Block
01
block, kub
a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides
1.1
block, kub
a large solid piece of material that is square or rectangular in shape and has flat sides
Exempel
The carpenter cut the block of wood into smaller pieces.
Snickaren sågade klossen av trä i mindre bitar.
02
kvarter, block
an area in a city or town that contains several buildings and is surrounded by four streets
Dialect
American
American
Exempel
The fire department is just a block away from the library.
Brandkåren ligger bara ett kvarter från biblioteket.
03
lägenhetskomplex, byggnad
a large building that is divided into separate units for housing
Exempel
The old block of council housing is set to be renovated next year.
Det gamla kvarteret med kommunala bostäder kommer att renoveras nästa år.
04
block, grupp
a set or group of related items or quantities that are handled, dealt with, or considered as a single unit
Exempel
The report was organized into blocks of data to simplify analysis.
Rapporten organiserades i block av data för att förenkla analysen.
05
block, avskärning
the act of obstructing, stopping, or deflecting the movement or action of someone or something, often used in sports and martial arts contexts
Exempel
The wrestler used a powerful block to counter his opponent's move.
Brottaren använde en kraftfull blockering för att motverka motståndarens drag.
06
blockering, hinder
an obstruction or impediment in a pipe or tube that prevents the normal flow of liquid, gas, or other substances
Exempel
A block in the fuel line prevented the engine from starting.
Ett blockage i bränsleledningen förhindrade motorn från att starta.
07
block, talja
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
Exempel
Using a block, they easily moved the heavy crate.
Genom att använda ett block flyttade de enkelt den tunga lådan.
08
podium, plattform
a platform or stand from which an auctioneer conducts sales, presenting items for bidders to consider and place bids on
Exempel
He pounded the gavel on the block to signal the final bid.
Han slog klubban på blocket för att signalera det slutliga budet.
09
mental blockering, blockering
a sudden inability to remember or think of something you usually can, often due to emotional stress or tension
Exempel
His stage fright resulted in a block, and he forgot his lines completely.
Hans scenskräck resulterade i ett block, och han glömde sina repliker helt.
10
block, sektor
(computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest unit of data storage that can be accessed or managed
Exempel
The operating system uses blocks to organize files and directories.
Operativsystemet använder block för att organisera filer och kataloger.
11
blocket, gymnastikmattan
the firm, trapezoid or rectangular mat used in gymnastics for stepping and vaulting practice
Exempel
Blocks were stacked for an elevated platform.
Block staplades för en upphöjd plattform.
to block
01
blockera, täppa till
to stop the flow or movement of something through somewhere
Transitive: to block a passage
Exempel
A buildup of sediment blocked the irrigation channel, disrupting the flow of water to the fields.
En uppbyggnad av sediment blockerade bevattningskanalen och störde vattenflödet till fälten.
02
blockera, förhindra
to prevent someone from contacting or viewing one's activities on social media
Transitive: to block a person or account
Exempel
They blocked the annoying relative who constantly commented negatively on their photos.
De blockerade den irriterande släktingen som ständigt kommenterade negativt på deras foton.
03
blockera, hindra
to hinder the occurrence of an action or to impede someone from doing something
Transitive: to block an action
Exempel
The government 's censorship laws blocked access to certain websites in the country.
Regeringens censurlagar blockerade tillgången till vissa webbplatser i landet.
04
blockera, begränsa
to restrict or prevent access to a particular communication or service
Transitive: to block communication
Exempel
The IT department blocked access to social media platforms during work hours to minimize distractions.
IT-avdelningen blockerade tillgången till sociala medieplattformar under arbetstid för att minimera distraktioner.
05
forma, modellera
to shape or form something, typically using a solid piece of material as a base or mold
Transitive: to block a solid material
Exempel
The metalworker blocked the sheet metal against the anvil to form it into a curved shape.
Metallarbetaren blockerade plåten mot städet för att forma den till en böjd form.
06
blockera, begränsa
to prevent or restrict access to financial resources or property
Transitive: to block financial resources or transactions
Exempel
The financial institution blocked the transfer of funds from the savings account to the checking account.
Finansiella institutionen blockerade överföringen av medel från sparkontot till checkkontot.
07
blockera
to encounter a state of mental obstacle or inhibition that impedes the flow of thoughts, ideas, or creativity
Intransitive
Exempel
During the exam, she blocked and could n't recall the answer to the question.
Under provet blockerade hon och kunde inte komma ihåg svaret på frågan.
08
blockera, hindra
to obstruct or hinder the progress or action of an opponent, typically in sports or competitive activities
Transitive: to block action of an opponent
Exempel
In volleyball, the middle blocker successfully blocked the opponent's spike, earning a point for her team.
I volleyboll blockerade mittblockeraren motståndarens spike framgångsrikt och tjänade därmed en poäng för sitt lag.
09
prägla, gravera
to impress or imprint a title, design, or pattern onto a book cover
Transitive: to block a title or design onto a book cover
Exempel
The artisan meticulously blocked the intricate floral design onto the fabric cover of the journal.
Hantverkaren präglade omsorgsfullt den intrikata blommönstret på tidningens tygpärm.
Exempel
The traffic jam blocked the intersection, causing congestion for miles.
Trafikstockningen blockerade korsningen och orsakade köer i flera kilometer.
11
blockera, spärra
to obstruct or conceal something from being seen or observed
Transitive: to block a view
Exempel
The construction scaffolding blocked the facade of the historic building during restoration.
Byggnadsställningen blockerade fasaden på den historiska byggnaden under restaureringen.
Lexikalt Träd
blockage
blockish
blocky
block
