Meaning (1):
- a number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit
Example in sentence:- he held a large block of the company's stock;
- he reserved a large block of seats
Meaning (2):
- a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings
Example in sentence:- he lives in the next block
Meaning (3):
- an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do; often caused by emotional tension
Example in sentence:- I knew his name perfectly well but I had a temporary block
Meaning (4):
- (computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted
Example in sentence:- since blocks are often defined as a single sector, the terms `block' and `sector' are sometimes used interchangeably
Meaning (5):
- a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine
Example in sentence:- the engine had to be replaced because the block was cracked
Meaning (6):
- a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
Example in sentence:- the pyramids were built with large stone blocks
Meaning (7):
- housing in a large building that is divided into separate units
Example in sentence:- there is a block of classrooms in the west wing
Meaning (8):
- a platform from which an auctioneer sells
Example in sentence:- they put their paintings on the block
Meaning (9):
- an obstruction in a pipe or tube
Example in sentence:- we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe
Meaning (10):
- render unsuitable for passage
Example in sentence:- barricade the streets;
- block the way;
- stop the busy road
Meaning (11):
- shape by using a block
Example in sentence:- block a garment;
- Block a hat
Meaning (12):
- interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia
Example in sentence:- block a muscle;
- block a nerve
Meaning (13):
- support, secure, or raise with a block
Example in sentence:- block a plate for printing;
- block the wheels of a car
Meaning (14):
- impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
Meaning (15):
- stop from happening or developing
Example in sentence:- Block his election;
- Halt the process
Meaning (16):
- stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block
Meaning (17):
- shape into a block or blocks
Example in sentence:- block the graphs so one can see the results clearly
Meaning (18):
- interfere with or prevent the reception of signals
Example in sentence:- block the signals emitted by this station;
- Jam the Voice of America
Meaning (19):
- run on a block system
Meaning (20):
- prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)
Example in sentence:- Blocked funds;
- Freeze the assets of this hostile government
Meaning (21):
- obstruct
Example in sentence:- Her arteries are blocked;
- My nose is all stuffed
Meaning (22):
- hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
Example in sentence:- His brother blocked him at every turn
Meaning (23):
- be unable to remember
Example in sentence:- I'm drawing a blank;
- You are blocking the name of your first wife!
Meaning (24):
- block passage through
Meaning (25):
- shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight
Example in sentence:- The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage;
- The trees obstruct my view of the mountains
Definition
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