Pronunciation
/blok/
Definitions
- Noun: A large, solid piece of material, typically rectangular, used for building, covering, or blocking something. Also refers to a group or collection of items that are considered together. For example: “The wall was made of solid blocks of stone.”
- Verb: To obstruct or prevent movement; to fill up or occupy space with blocks. For example: “The construction workers blocked off the street to lay new pipes.”
- Verb: (informal) To prevent or hinder progress; to create a barrier. For example: “His constant complaining blocked her from moving forward with her project.”
Phrases
- “Build a block” means to construct something using blocks.
- “Clear a blockage” refers to removing an obstruction or impediment.
- “Mind the block” is a colloquial expression to be cautious or aware of one’s surroundings.
Example Sentences
- Noun: “She stacked the books neatly into a block on the shelf.”
- Verb: “The gardener had to block off a section of the garden to plant the trees.”
- Verb: “His fear of failure blocked him from taking risks.”