blocking
word · lemma: block
Definition
The act of stopping or preventing something from moving, passing, or happening; also used for stopping someone on social media or in sports.
Usage & Nuances
Common in sports, technology, and online contexts. In social media, 'blocking' means preventing someone from contacting you. In sports, it refers to physically stopping an opponent. Sometimes confused with 'blocking out' (ignoring mentally) or 'blockage' (the thing causing the stop).
Example Sentences
She is blocking the doorway with her bag.
basic
Blocking calls from unknown numbers helps reduce spam.
basic
The team got a penalty for blocking.
basic
My friend keeps blocking and unblocking me on social media.
natural
They’re blocking the main road for construction work.
natural
He’s always blocking my ideas in meetings.
natural