Meaning & Definition of word "Block"

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.