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    Block (en. Bloke)

    bloːk

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A solid piece or chunk, often made of wood or stone.
    There is a large block of wood outside the warehouse.
    May isang malaking block ng kahoy na nasa labas ng bodega.
    A section of a city demarcated by streets.
    He lives in this block of our village.
    Nakatira siya sa block na ito ng aming barangay.
    A step that hinders progress or entry.
    There is a block in his mind so he can't think clearly.
    May block sa pagpasok sa kanyang isipan kaya't hindi siya makapag-isip nang maayos.
    verb
    To hinder or obstruct.
    We need to block the road to prevent the vehicle from entering.
    Kailangan nating i-block ang daan upang hindi makapasok ang sasakyan.
    To stop the progress of something.
    His operation was blocked due to technical issues.
    Na-block ang kanyang operasyon dahil sa teknikal na suliranin.

    Etymology

    Derived from Middle English 'bloc', from Old French 'bloc', and ultimately from Proto-Germanic.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    blocking
    Having an obstruction in any process or activity.
    block block na

    Related Words

    blocking
    The act of obstructing or hindering.
    pag-block
    blockade
    A measure to block the entry or exit of goods or people in an area.
    blockade

    Slang Meanings

    Obstacle or blocker
    She doesn't want any more drama; she just wants to block all negativity.
    Ayaw na niya ng drama, gusto niya na lang ng block sa lahat ng negativity.
    Blocking someone online
    She's such a drama queen, so I decided to block her on social media.
    Sobrang pa-bebe niya, kaya minabuti kong i-block siya sa social media.
    'Block' as a slang expression for support or assistance
    We can do this, block me, bro!
    Kaya natin 'to, block mo ako, pare!