English

Detailed Synonyms for block in English

block:

to block verbe (blocks, blocked, blocking)

  1. to block
    to block; to obstruct; to jam
    • block verbe (blocks, blocked, blocking)
    • obstruct verbe (obstructs, obstructed, obstructing)
    • jam verbe (jams, jammed, jamming)
  2. to block
    to hinder; to hamper; make impossible; to thwart; to block
    • hinder verbe (hinders, hindered, hindering)
    • hamper verbe (hampers, hampered, hampering)
    • thwart verbe (thwarts, thwarted, thwarting)
    • block verbe (blocks, blocked, blocking)
  3. to block
    to block; to obstruct; to barricade; to bar
    • block verbe (blocks, blocked, blocking)
    • obstruct verbe (obstructs, obstructed, obstructing)
    • barricade verbe (barricades, barricaded, barricading)
    • bar verbe (bars, barred, barring)
  4. to block
    – prohibit the conversion or use of (assets) 1
    to block; to freeze; immobilise; immobilize
    – prohibit the conversion or use of (assets) 1
  5. to block
    – shape into a block or blocks 1
    to block
    – shape into a block or blocks 1
    • block verbe (blocks, blocked, blocking)
      • block the graphs so one can see the results clearly1
  6. to block
    – shape by using a block 1
    to block
    – shape by using a block 1
    • block verbe (blocks, blocked, blocking)
      • block a garment1
  7. to block
    – be unable to remember 1
    to block; to forget; draw a blank; blank out
    – be unable to remember 1
    • block verbe (blocks, blocked, blocking)
      • You are blocking the name of your first wife!1
    • forget verbe (forgets, forgot, forgetting)
    • draw a blank verbe
    • blank out verbe
  8. to block
    – interfere with or prevent the reception of signals 1
    to block; to jam
    – interfere with or prevent the reception of signals 1
    • block verbe (blocks, blocked, blocking)
      • block the signals emitted by this station1
    • jam verbe (jams, jammed, jamming)
  9. to block
    – impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball) 1
    to block; to parry; deflect
    – impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball) 1
    • block verbe (blocks, blocked, blocking)
      • block an attack1
    • parry verbe (parries, parried, parrying)
    • deflect verbe
  10. to block
    – support, secure, or raise with a block 1
    to block
    – support, secure, or raise with a block 1
    • block verbe (blocks, blocked, blocking)
      • block a plate for printing1
      • block the wheels of a car1
  11. to block
    – block passage through 1
    to impede; to block; to jam; to obstruct; close up; obturate; occlude
    – block passage through 1
    • impede verbe (impedes, impeded, impeding)
    • block verbe (blocks, blocked, blocking)
    • jam verbe (jams, jammed, jamming)
    • obstruct verbe (obstructs, obstructed, obstructing)
      • obstruct the path1
    • close up verbe
    • obturate verbe
    • occlude verbe
  12. to block
    – render unsuitable for passage 1
    to bar; to block; to stop; to barricade; to blockade; block off; block up
    – render unsuitable for passage 1
    • bar verbe (bars, barred, barring)
    • block verbe (blocks, blocked, blocking)
      • block the way1
    • stop verbe (stops, stopped, stopping)
      • stop the busy road1
    • barricade verbe (barricades, barricaded, barricading)
      • barricade the streets1
    • blockade verbe (blockades, blockaded, blockading)
    • block off verbe
    • block up verbe
  13. to block
    – obstruct 1
    to block; to stuff; to lug; choke up
    – obstruct 1
    • block verbe (blocks, blocked, blocking)
      • Her arteries are blocked1
    • stuff verbe (stuffs, stuffed, stuffing)
      • My nose is all stuffed1
    • lug verbe (lugs, lugged, lugging)
    • choke up verbe
  14. to block
    – stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block 1
    to block
    – stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block 1
    • block verbe (blocks, blocked, blocking)
      • block the book cover1
  15. to block
    – shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight 1
    to block; to obstruct
    – shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight 1
    • block verbe (blocks, blocked, blocking)
      • The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage1
    • obstruct verbe (obstructs, obstructed, obstructing)
      • The trees obstruct my view of the mountains1
  16. to block
    – interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia 1
    to block
    – interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia 1
    • block verbe (blocks, blocked, blocking)
      • block a nerve1
      • block a muscle1
  17. to block
    – run on a block system 1
    to block
    – run on a block system 1
    • block verbe (blocks, blocked, blocking)
      • block trains1
  18. to block
    – hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of 1
    to block; to hinder; to embarrass; to obstruct; to blockade; stymie; stymy
    – hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of 1
    • block verbe (blocks, blocked, blocking)
      • His brother blocked him at every turn1
    • hinder verbe (hinders, hindered, hindering)
    • embarrass verbe (embarrasss, embarrassed, embarrassing)
    • obstruct verbe (obstructs, obstructed, obstructing)
    • blockade verbe (blockades, blockaded, blockading)
    • stymie verbe
    • stymy verbe
  19. to block
    – stop from happening or developing 1
    to block; to stop; to halt; kibosh
    – stop from happening or developing 1
    • block verbe (blocks, blocked, blocking)
    • stop verbe (stops, stopped, stopping)
    • halt verbe (halts, halted, halting)
    • kibosh verbe
  20. to block
    – To prevent another user from initiating a conversation and from viewing your presence or other information, such as your personal information. 2
    to block
    – To prevent another user from initiating a conversation and from viewing your presence or other information, such as your personal information. 2
    • block verbe (blocks, blocked, blocking)

Conjugations for block:

present
  1. block
  2. block
  3. blocks
  4. block
  5. block
  6. block
simple past
  1. blocked
  2. blocked
  3. blocked
  4. blocked
  5. blocked
  6. blocked
present perfect
  1. have blocked
  2. have blocked
  3. has blocked
  4. have blocked
  5. have blocked
  6. have blocked
past continuous
  1. was blocking
  2. were blocking
  3. was blocking
  4. were blocking
  5. were blocking
  6. were blocking
future
  1. shall block
  2. will block
  3. will block
  4. shall block
  5. will block
  6. will block
continuous present
  1. am blocking
  2. are blocking
  3. is blocking
  4. are blocking
  5. are blocking
  6. are blocking
subjunctive
  1. be blocked
  2. be blocked
  3. be blocked
  4. be blocked
  5. be blocked
  6. be blocked
diverse
  1. block!
  2. let's block!
  3. blocked
  4. blocking
1. I, 2. you, 3. he/she/it, 4. we, 5. you, 6. they

block [the ~] nom

  1. the block
    the hindrance; the impediment; the obstruction; the obstacle; the trouble; the block; the thwarting; the stonewalling
  2. the block
    the block; the brain; the brain-pan
  3. the block
    – the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements 1
    the block; the blocking
    – the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements 1
  4. the block
    – a platform from which an auctioneer sells 1
    the block; the auction block
    – a platform from which an auctioneer sells 1
  5. the block
    – a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides) 1
    the block
    – a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides) 1
    • block [the ~] nom
      • the pyramids were built with large stone blocks1
  6. the block
    – housing in a large building that is divided into separate units 1
    the block
    – housing in a large building that is divided into separate units 1
    • block [the ~] nom
      • there is a block of classrooms in the west wing1
  7. the block
    – an obstruction in a pipe or tube 1
    the block; the stop; the stoppage; the blockage; the occlusion; the closure
    – an obstruction in a pipe or tube 1
  8. the block
    – a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine 1
    the block; the cylinder block; the engine block
    – a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine 1
  9. the block
    – 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 1
    the block; the pulley; the pulley block; the pulley-block
    – 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 1
  10. the block
    – an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do; often caused by emotional tension 1
    the block; the mental block
    – an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do; often caused by emotional tension 1
    • block [the ~] nom
      • I knew his name perfectly well but I had a temporary block1
    • mental block [the ~] nom
  11. the block
    – a number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit 1
    the block
    – a number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit 1
    • block [the ~] nom
      • he reserved a large block of seats1
      • he held a large block of the company's stock1
  12. the block
    – a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings 1
    the block; the city block
    – a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings 1
  13. the block
    – (computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted 1
    the block
    – (computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted 1
    • block [the ~] nom
      • since blocks are often defined as a single sector, the terms `block' and `sector' are sometimes used interchangeably1
  14. the block
    – a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides 1
    the block; the cube
    – a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides 1
  15. the block
    – A Transact-SQL statement enclosed by BEGIN and END. 2
    the block
    – A Transact-SQL statement enclosed by BEGIN and END. 2
  16. the block
    – An HTML element that, in general, begins a new line. A block-level element may include other block-level elements or inline elements. 2
    the block; the block-level element
    – An HTML element that, in general, begins a new line. A block-level element may include other block-level elements or inline elements. 2

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Related Definitions for "block":

  1. the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements1
  2. a platform from which an auctioneer sells1
    • they put their paintings on the block1
  3. a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)1
    • the pyramids were built with large stone blocks1
  4. housing in a large building that is divided into separate units1
    • there is a block of classrooms in the west wing1
  5. an obstruction in a pipe or tube1
  6. a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine1
    • the engine had to be replaced because the block was cracked1
  7. 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 rope1
  8. an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do; often caused by emotional tension1
    • I knew his name perfectly well but I had a temporary block1
  9. a number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit1
    • he reserved a large block of seats1
    • he held a large block of the company's stock1
  10. a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings1
    • he lives in the next block1
  11. (computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted1
    • since blocks are often defined as a single sector, the terms `block' and `sector' are sometimes used interchangeably1
  12. a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides1
  13. prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)1
  14. shape into a block or blocks1
    • block the graphs so one can see the results clearly1
  15. shape by using a block1
    • block a garment1
  16. be unable to remember1
    • You are blocking the name of your first wife!1
  17. interfere with or prevent the reception of signals1
    • block the signals emitted by this station1
  18. impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)1
    • block an attack1
  19. support, secure, or raise with a block1
    • block a plate for printing1
    • block the wheels of a car1
  20. block passage through1
  21. render unsuitable for passage1
    • block the way1
  22. obstruct1
    • Her arteries are blocked1
  23. stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block1
    • block the book cover1
  24. shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight1
    • The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage1
  25. interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia1
    • block a nerve1
    • block a muscle1
  26. run on a block system1
    • block trains1
  27. hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of1
    • His brother blocked him at every turn1
  28. stop from happening or developing1
  29. To prevent another user from initiating a conversation and from viewing your presence or other information, such as your personal information.2
  30. A Transact-SQL statement enclosed by BEGIN and END.2
  31. An HTML element that, in general, begins a new line. A block-level element may include other block-level elements or inline elements.2

Related Synonyms for block