Definition & Meaning of "block"

a large building that is divided into separate units for housing

a number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit

the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements

an obstruction in a pipe or tube

a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope

a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine

a platform from which an auctioneer sells

an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do; often caused by emotional tension

(computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted

South American species of scarlet finch with black head and wings and tail

the firm, trapezoid or rectangular mat used in gymnastics for stepping and vaulting practice

to hinder the occurrence of an action or to impede someone from doing something

to restrict or prevent access to a particular communication or service

to shape or form something, typically using a solid piece of material as a base or mold

prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)

to encounter a state of mental obstacle or inhibition that impedes the flow of thoughts, ideas, or creativity

to obstruct or hinder the progress or action of an opponent, typically in sports or competitive activities

to impress or imprint a title, design, or pattern onto a book cover

to use a solid piece of material to reinforce, stabilize, or support something

to obstruct or impede the movement or passage of something or someone by creating a barrier or hindrance

to obstruct or conceal something from being seen or observed

to prevent or temporarily stop the transmission of nerve signals or the flow of bodily fluids

to prevent someone from contacting or viewing one's activities on social media