block
block
blɑk
blaak
British pronunciation
/blɒk/

Definição e significado de "block"em inglês

01

bloco, cubo

a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides
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bloco, cubo

a large solid piece of material that is square or rectangular in shape and has flat sides
example
Exemplos
The children built a tower using wooden blocks.
As crianças construíram uma torre usando blocos de madeira.
The mason placed the concrete block into the wall structure.
O pedreiro colocou o bloco de concreto na estrutura da parede.
02

quadra, quarteirão

an area in a city or town that contains several buildings and is surrounded by four streets
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We live on the same block, just a few houses down from each other.
Moramos no mesmo quarteirão, a apenas algumas casas de distância um do outro.
The grocery store is located on the next block.
O mercado está localizado no próximo quarteirão.
03

edifício, bloco de apartamentos

a large building that is divided into separate units for housing
example
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The new apartment block offers luxurious amenities and a great view.
O novo bloco de apartamentos oferece comodidades luxuosas e uma ótima vista.
They moved into a modern block designed for young professionals.
Eles se mudaram para um bloco moderno projetado para jovens profissionais.
04

bloco, grupo

a set or group of related items or quantities that are handled, dealt with, or considered as a single unit
example
Exemplos
The project was divided into several blocks to make it more manageable.
O projeto foi dividido em vários blocos para torná-lo mais gerenciável.
The course is taught in three blocks, each focusing on different aspects of the subject.
O curso é ministrado em três blocos, cada um focando em diferentes aspectos do assunto.
05

bloqueio, interceptação

the act of obstructing, stopping, or deflecting the movement or action of someone or something, often used in sports and martial arts contexts
example
Exemplos
The defender 's block prevented the opposing team from scoring.
O bloqueio do defensor impediu que o time adversário marcasse.
She executed a perfect block during the volleyball game.
Ela executou um bloqueio perfeito durante o jogo de vôlei.
06

bloqueio, obstrução

an obstruction or impediment in a pipe or tube that prevents the normal flow of liquid, gas, or other substances
example
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The plumber removed the block from the kitchen sink drain.
O encanador removeu o bloqueio do ralo da pia da cozinha.
There was a block in the shower pipe causing the water to back up.
Havia um bloqueio no cano do chuveiro que fazia a água voltar.
07

roldana, polia

a wheel with a groove for a rope, used to lift or move heavy objects by changing the direction of the force applied to the rope
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The sailors used a block to hoist the sails.
Os marinheiros usaram uma roldana para içar as velas.
They installed a block to lift construction materials.
Eles instalaram um moitão para levantar materiais de construção.
08

plataforma, tablado

a platform or stand from which an auctioneer conducts sales, presenting items for bidders to consider and place bids on
example
Exemplos
The auctioneer stepped up to the block and began the bidding.
O leiloeiro subiu ao bloco e começou o leilão.
She was nervous as she approached the block to present her item for auction.
Ela estava nervosa ao se aproximar do bloco para apresentar seu item no leilão.
09

bloqueio mental, bloqueio

a sudden inability to remember or think of something you usually can, often due to emotional stress or tension
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example
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She experienced a mental block during the exam and could n't recall the answers.
Ela experimentou um bloqueio mental durante o exame e não conseguiu lembrar as respostas.
Despite his preparation, he hit a block when it was time to give his speech.
Apesar de sua preparação, ele bateu em um bloqueio quando chegou a hora de fazer seu discurso.
10

bloco, setor

(computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest unit of data storage that can be accessed or managed
example
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Each block on the hard drive can store a fixed amount of data.
Cada bloco no disco rígido pode armazenar uma quantidade fixa de dados.
The integrity of the data block was verified before proceeding with the operation.
A integridade do bloco de dados foi verificada antes de prosseguir com a operação.
11

o bloco, o tapete de ginástica

the firm, trapezoid or rectangular mat used in gymnastics for stepping and vaulting practice
example
Exemplos
The gymnast used the block to practice her beam routine.
A ginasta usou o bloco para praticar sua rotina na trave.
He adjusted the block to perfect his bars routine.
Ele ajustou o bloco para aperfeiçoar sua rotina nas barras.
to block
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bloquear, obstruir

to stop the flow or movement of something through somewhere
Transitive: to block a passage
to block definition and meaning
example
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To prevent flooding, they had to block the drain with sandbags.
Para evitar inundações, eles tiveram que bloquear o dreno com sacos de areia.
The ice block blocked the stream, creating a temporary dam.
O bloco de gelo bloqueou o riacho, criando uma barragem temporária.
02

bloquear, impedir

to prevent someone from contacting or viewing one's activities on social media
Transitive: to block a person or account
to block definition and meaning
example
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She blocked her ex-boyfriend on social media to avoid further communication.
Ela bloqueou o ex-namorado nas redes sociais para evitar mais comunicação.
He decided to block the spam account that kept sending him unwanted messages.
Ele decidiu bloquear a conta de spam que continuava a enviar-lhe mensagens indesejadas.
03

bloquear, impedir

to hinder the occurrence of an action or to impede someone from doing something
Transitive: to block an action
example
Exemplos
The heavy rain blocked our plans for a picnic in the park.
A chuva forte bloqueou nossos planos para um piquenique no parque.
The firewall blocked the unauthorized access attempts to the company's database.
O firewall bloqueou as tentativas de acesso não autorizado ao banco de dados da empresa.
04

bloquear, restringir

to restrict or prevent access to a particular communication or service
Transitive: to block communication
example
Exemplos
The firewall blocked incoming traffic from suspicious IP addresses to protect the network from cyberattacks.
O firewall bloqueou o tráfego de entrada de endereços IP suspeitos para proteger a rede de ciberataques.
The telecom provider blocked outgoing calls to international numbers to prevent fraudulent activities.
O provedor de telecomunicações bloqueou chamadas de saída para números internacionais para prevenir atividades fraudulentas.
05

moldar, modelar

to shape or form something, typically using a solid piece of material as a base or mold
Transitive: to block a solid material
example
Exemplos
To create the pottery, the artisan blocked the clay into a rough shape before refining it on the wheel.
Para criar a cerâmica, o artesão bloqueou a argila em uma forma grosseira antes de refiná-la na roda.
The shoemaker blocked the leather to give it the desired shape for the shoe.
O sapateiro moldou o couro para lhe dar a forma desejada para o sapato.
06

bloquear, restringir

to prevent or restrict access to financial resources or property
Transitive: to block financial resources or transactions
example
Exemplos
The government decided to block the conversion of local currency into foreign currency to stabilize the exchange rate.
O governo decidiu bloquear a conversão da moeda local em moeda estrangeira para estabilizar a taxa de câmbio.
In response to market volatility, the brokerage firm decided to block trading of certain stocks.
Em resposta à volatilidade do mercado, a corretora decidiu bloquear a negociação de certas ações.
07

bloquear

to encounter a state of mental obstacle or inhibition that impedes the flow of thoughts, ideas, or creativity
Intransitive
example
Exemplos
The writer blocked for weeks, unable to progress with the novel's plot.
O escritor bloqueado por semanas, incapaz de progredir com o enredo do romance.
The musician blocked during the performance, forgetting the lyrics to the song.
O músico travou durante a performance, esquecendo a letra da música.
08

bloquear, impedir

to obstruct or hinder the progress or action of an opponent, typically in sports or competitive activities
Transitive: to block action of an opponent
example
Exemplos
In basketball, the defender blocked the opponent's shot with a well-timed jump.
No basquete, o defensor bloqueou o arremesso do adversário com um salto bem cronometrado.
The goalkeeper blocked the striker's attempt to score a goal with a diving save.
O goleiro bloqueou a tentativa do atacante de marcar um gol com uma defesa em mergulho.
09

gravar, imprimir

to impress or imprint a title, design, or pattern onto a book cover
Transitive: to block a title or design onto a book cover
example
Exemplos
The bookbinder carefully blocked the title of the novel onto the spine of the hardcover.
O encadernador cuidadosamente impressou o título do romance na lombada da capa dura.
The embosser blocked the publisher's logo onto the cover of the limited edition books.
A máquina de relevo impressa o logotipo da editora na capa dos livros de edição limitada.
10

bloquear, obstruir

to obstruct or impede the movement or passage of something or someone by creating a barrier or hindrance
Transitive: to block a passage or road
example
Exemplos
The fallen tree blocked the road, preventing cars from passing through.
A árvore caída bloqueou a estrada, impedindo que os carros passassem.
The landslide blocked the highway, halting traffic in both directions.
O deslizamento de terra bloqueou a rodovia, parando o tráfego em ambas as direções.
11

bloquear, obstruir

to obstruct or conceal something from being seen or observed
Transitive: to block a view
example
Exemplos
The large billboard blocked the scenic view of the countryside from the highway.
O grande outdoor bloqueou a vista cênica do campo da rodovia.
The tall trees along the street blocked the sunlight from reaching the sidewalk.
As árvores altas ao longo da rua bloquearam a luz do sol para alcançar a calçada.
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