block

phonetic symbol: / blák / 

block - English Dictionary

[ noun ]
■ the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements
blocking

[ noun ]
■ a platform from which an auctioneer sells
e.g.)
・they put their paintings on the block
auction block

[ noun ]
■ a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
e.g.)
・the pyramids were built with large stone blocks

[ noun ]
■ housing in a large building that is divided into separate units
e.g.)
・there is a block of classrooms in the west wing

[ noun ]
■ an obstruction in a pipe or tube
e.g.)
・we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe
blockage , closure , occlusion , stop , stoppage

[ noun ]
■ a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine
e.g.)
・the engine had to be replaced because the block was cracked
cylinder block , engine block

[ noun ]
■ 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
pulley , pulley-block , pulley block

[ noun ]
■ an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do
■ often caused by emotional tension
e.g.)
・I knew his name perfectly well but I had a temporary block
mental block

[ noun ]
■ a number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit
e.g.)
・he reserved a large block of seats
・he held a large block of the company's stock

[ noun ]
■ a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings
e.g.)
・he lives in the next block
city block

[ noun ]
■ (computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted
e.g.)
・since blocks are often defined as a single sector, the terms `block' and `sector' are sometimes used interchangeably

[ noun ]
■ a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides
cube

[ verb ]
■ prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)
e.g.)
・Blocked funds
freeze , immobilise , immobilize

[ verb ]
■ shape into a block or blocks
e.g.)
・block the graphs so one can see the results clearly

[ verb ]
■ shape by using a block
e.g.)
・Block a hat
・block a garment

[ verb ]
■ be unable to remember
e.g.)
・You are blocking the name of your first wife!
blank out , draw a blank , forget

[ verb ]
■ interfere with or prevent the reception of signals
e.g.)
・block the signals emitted by this station
jam

[ verb ]
■ impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
e.g.)
・block an attack
deflect , parry

[ verb ]
■ support, secure, or raise with a block
e.g.)
・block a plate for printing
・block the wheels of a car

[ verb ]
■ block passage through
close up , impede , jam , obstruct , obturate , occlude

[ verb ]
■ render unsuitable for passage
e.g.)
・block the way
bar , barricade , block off , block up , blockade , stop

[ verb ]
■ obstruct
e.g.)
・Her arteries are blocked
choke up , lug , stuff

[ verb ]
■ stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block
e.g.)
・block the book cover

[ verb ]
■ shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight
e.g.)
・The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage
obstruct

[ verb ]
■ interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia
e.g.)
・block a nerve
・block a muscle

[ verb ]
■ run on a block system
e.g.)
・block trains

[ verb ]
■ hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
e.g.)
・His brother blocked him at every turn
blockade , embarrass , hinder , obstruct , stymie , stymy

[ verb ]
■ stop from happening or developing
e.g.)
・Block his election
halt , kibosh , stop

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