blocking
noun
Simple meaning
The precise movement and positioning of actors to help a performance.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈblɑkɪŋ
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Definition
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noun
The act by which something is blocked; an obstruction.
The precise movement and positioning of actors in order to facilitate a performance (originally planned using miniature blocks).
computing
A feature that prevents a keyboard from registering multiple simultaneous keypresses that would cause ghosting.
Blocks used to support (a building, etc.) temporarily.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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- “The large truck was blocking the entire intersection, causing delays.”
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Inflected forms
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A solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides).
Word family
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A football player whose responsibility is to block players attempting to stop an offensive play.
Compound terms
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A class of drugs that inhibit (block) some biological process.
Any of various drugs that block alpha-adrenergic receptors.
Any of various drugs used in treating hypertension or arrhythmia.
Any of various drugs used in treating hypertension or arrhythmia.
A substance that interferes with the neural transmission between motor neurons and skeletal muscles.
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The physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction.
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