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 children built a tower using wooden blocks.
Barnen byggde ett torn med träblock.
The mason placed the concrete block into the wall structure.
Muraren placerade betongblocket i väggstrukturen.
02
kvarter, block
an area in a city or town that contains several buildings and is surrounded by four streets
Dialect
American
American
Exempel
We live on the same block, just a few houses down from each other.
Vi bor i samma kvarter, bara några hus ifrån varandra.
The grocery store is located on the next block.
Livsmedelsaffären ligger på nästa kvarter.
03
lägenhetskomplex, byggnad
a large building that is divided into separate units for housing
Exempel
The new apartment block offers luxurious amenities and a great view.
Det nya lägenhetskomplexet erbjuder lyxiga bekvämligheter och en fantastisk utsikt.
They moved into a modern block designed for young professionals.
De flyttade in i ett modernt hus designad för unga professionella.
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 project was divided into several blocks to make it more manageable.
Projektet delades upp i flera block för att göra det mer hanterbart.
The course is taught in three blocks, each focusing on different aspects of the subject.
Kursen undervisas i tre block, var och en fokuserar på olika aspekter av ämnet.
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 defender 's block prevented the opposing team from scoring.
Försvararens block förhindrade det motstående laget från att göra mål.
She executed a perfect block during the volleyball game.
Hon utförde ett perfekt block under volleybollmatchen.
06
blockering, hinder
an obstruction or impediment in a pipe or tube that prevents the normal flow of liquid, gas, or other substances
Exempel
The plumber removed the block from the kitchen sink drain.
Rörmokaren tog bort blockeringen från köksvaskens avlopp.
There was a block in the shower pipe causing the water to back up.
Det fanns ett blockage i duschröret som fick vattnet att backa upp.
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
The sailors used a block to hoist the sails.
Sjömännen använde ett block för att hissa seglen.
They installed a block to lift construction materials.
De installerade ett block för att lyfta byggmaterial.
08
podium, plattform
a platform or stand from which an auctioneer conducts sales, presenting items for bidders to consider and place bids on
Exempel
The auctioneer stepped up to the block and began the bidding.
Auktionisten steg fram till blocket och började budgivningen.
She was nervous as she approached the block to present her item for auction.
Hon var nervös när hon närmade sig blocket för att presentera sin artikel för auktionen.
09
mental blockering, blockering
a sudden inability to remember or think of something you usually can, often due to emotional stress or tension
Exempel
She experienced a mental block during the exam and could n't recall the answers.
Hon upplevde ett mentalt block under provet och kunde inte komma ihåg svaren.
Despite his preparation, he hit a block when it was time to give his speech.
Trots sin förberedelse stötte han på ett block när det var dags att hålla sitt tal.
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
Each block on the hard drive can store a fixed amount of data.
Varje block på hårddisken kan lagra en fast mängd data.
The integrity of the data block was verified before proceeding with the operation.
Datablockets integritet verifierades innan operationen fortskred.
11
blocket, gymnastikmattan
the firm, trapezoid or rectangular mat used in gymnastics for stepping and vaulting practice
Exempel
The gymnast used the block to practice her beam routine.
Gymnasten använde blocket för att öva sin bomrutin.
He adjusted the block to perfect his bars routine.
Han justerade blocket för att perfektionera sin barrutin.
to block
01
blockera, täppa till
to stop the flow or movement of something through somewhere
Transitive: to block a passage
Exempel
To prevent flooding, they had to block the drain with sandbags.
För att förhindra översvämningar var de tvungna att blockera avloppet med sandsäckar.
The ice block blocked the stream, creating a temporary dam.
Isblocket blockerade bäcken och skapade en tillfällig damm.
02
blockera, förhindra
to prevent someone from contacting or viewing one's activities on social media
Transitive: to block a person or account
Exempel
She blocked her ex-boyfriend on social media to avoid further communication.
Hon blockerade sin ex-pojkvän på sociala medier för att undvika vidare kommunikation.
He decided to block the spam account that kept sending him unwanted messages.
Han bestämde sig för att blockera spamkontot som fortsatte att skicka honom oönskade meddelanden.
03
blockera, hindra
to hinder the occurrence of an action or to impede someone from doing something
Transitive: to block an action
Exempel
The heavy rain blocked our plans for a picnic in the park.
Det kraftiga regnet blockerade våra planer på en picknick i parken.
The firewall blocked the unauthorized access attempts to the company's database.
Brandväggen blockerade obehöriga försök att komma åt företagets databas.
04
blockera, begränsa
to restrict or prevent access to a particular communication or service
Transitive: to block communication
Exempel
The firewall blocked incoming traffic from suspicious IP addresses to protect the network from cyberattacks.
Brandväggen blockerade inkommande trafik från misstänkta IP-adresser för att skydda nätverket från cyberattacker.
The telecom provider blocked outgoing calls to international numbers to prevent fraudulent activities.
Telecomleverantören blockerade utgående samtal till internationella nummer för att förhindra bedrägliga aktiviteter.
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
To create the pottery, the artisan blocked the clay into a rough shape before refining it on the wheel.
För att skapa keramiken blockerade hantverkaren lera i en grov form innan den förfinades på hjulet.
The shoemaker blocked the leather to give it the desired shape for the shoe.
Skomakaren formade läderet för att ge det önskade formen för skon.
06
blockera, begränsa
to prevent or restrict access to financial resources or property
Transitive: to block financial resources or transactions
Exempel
The government decided to block the conversion of local currency into foreign currency to stabilize the exchange rate.
Regeringen beslutade att blockera omvandlingen av lokal valuta till utländsk valuta för att stabilisera växelkursen.
In response to market volatility, the brokerage firm decided to block trading of certain stocks.
Som svar på marknadsvolatiliteten beslutade mäklarfirman att blockera handeln med vissa aktier.
07
blockera
to encounter a state of mental obstacle or inhibition that impedes the flow of thoughts, ideas, or creativity
Intransitive
Exempel
The writer blocked for weeks, unable to progress with the novel's plot.
Författaren fastnade i veckor, oförmögen att gå vidare med romanens handling.
The musician blocked during the performance, forgetting the lyrics to the song.
Musikern blockerade under framträdandet och glömde låtens text.
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 basketball, the defender blocked the opponent's shot with a well-timed jump.
I basketblockerade försvararen motståndarens skott med ett välberäknat hopp.
The goalkeeper blocked the striker's attempt to score a goal with a diving save.
Målvakten blockerade anfallarens försök att göra mål med en dykande räddning.
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 bookbinder carefully blocked the title of the novel onto the spine of the hardcover.
Bokbindaren präglade omsorgsfullt romanens titel på ryggen av inbundna omslaget.
The embosser blocked the publisher's logo onto the cover of the limited edition books.
Embossern präglade förlagets logga på omslaget till de begränsade upplagorna av böckerna.
Exempel
The fallen tree blocked the road, preventing cars from passing through.
Det fallna trädet blockerade vägen och förhindrade bilar att passera.
The landslide blocked the highway, halting traffic in both directions.
Jordskredet blockerade motorvägen och stoppade trafiken i båda riktningarna.
11
blockera, spärra
to obstruct or conceal something from being seen or observed
Transitive: to block a view
Exempel
The large billboard blocked the scenic view of the countryside from the highway.
Den stora skylten blockerade utsikten över landsbygden från motorvägen.
The tall trees along the street blocked the sunlight from reaching the sidewalk.
De höga träden längs gatan blockerade solljuset från att nå trottoaren.
Lexikalt Träd
blockage
blockish
blocky
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