block

/blˈɒk/

/ˈbɫɑk/

[noun] [verb]

Block

[NOUN]

a large solid piece of material that is square or rectangular in shape and has flat sides

a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides

synonyms : cube

an area in a city or town that contains several buildings and is surrounded by four streets

synonyms : city 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

synonyms : blocking

an obstruction in a pipe or tube

synonyms : blockage

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

synonyms : pulley

pulley block

pulley-block

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

synonyms : cylinder block

engine block

a platform from which an auctioneer sells

synonyms : auction block

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

synonyms : mental block

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

to block

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to stop the flow or movement of something through somewhere

synonyms : bar

hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

synonyms : blockade

interfere with or prevent the reception of signals

synonyms : jam

stop from happening or developing

synonyms : halt

kibosh

stop

shape into a block or blocks

shape by using a block

prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)

synonyms : freeze

immobilise

immobilize

antonyms : unblock

be unable to remember

synonyms : blank out

draw a blank

forget

antonyms : remember

impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)

synonyms : deflect

parry

obstruct

synonyms : choke up

lug

stuff

antonyms : unstuff

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

synonyms : Carduelis cucullata

red siskin

stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block

support, secure, or raise with a block

block passage through

synonyms : close up

antonyms : free

shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight

synonyms : obstruct

interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia

run on a block system

(on social media) to stop allowing a person from contacting one or checking one's activities

Examples

1. My view of the stage was completely blocked by a tall man.

2. The clouds blocked the sun, creating a momentary shadow.

3. The train station is just a few blocks to the east of here.

4. Do not block the emergency exit with furniture.

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