Meaning & Definition of word "Block"
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Block
/blɑk/
noun:
- 1. A solid piece of hard material.
- Example: He used a block of wood to build the table.
- 2. A section of a street surrounded by four roads.
- Example: The coffee shop is just a block away from my apartment.
- 3. An obstacle or barrier in a process.
- Example: The language barrier was a significant block to their communication.
verb:
- 1. To obstruct or prevent movement or progress.
- Example: They decided to block the entrance to the building.
- 2. To prevent someone from achieving something.
- Example: She tried to block him from winning the competition.
Etymology
From Old French 'bloc', from Latin 'bloccum', meaning 'wooden log.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
block party:
A community event with food and entertainment
blocking someone:
Preventing someone from contacting you
block off:
To prevent access to a certain area
blockhead:
An unintelligent person
blockbuster:
A highly successful production or event
Related Words
blocking:
the act of preventing passage
blockage:
an obstruction in a passage
blockbuster:
a highly successful film or other work
blockchain:
a system for recording information in a way that makes it difficult to change or hack
Slang Meanings of block
Meaning: To prevent someone from approaching or contacting you.
Example Sentence: I had to block him on social media.
Meaning: To stop or shut down a party or a social event.
Example Sentence: We decided to block the party because things were getting out of hand.