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Meaning of blocking
The primary meaning of the word "blocking" is to obstruct or hinder something.
Etymology of blocking
The word "blocking" originates from the verb "block", which came from the Old French word "bloc", meaning a large solid piece of wood or stone
The word has been used in English since the 15th century, initially to describe a large solid piece of wood or stone, and later to describe the act of obstructing or hindering something
Synonyms
obstructing
hindering
impeding
barring
stopping
preventing
restricting
limiting
prohibiting
forbidding
delaying
detaining
checking
thwarting
foiling
stifling
suppressing
curbing
restraining
inhibiting
blocking
damming
jamming
clogging
congesting
occluding
shutting
closing
sealing
Definitions
- To obstruct or hinder something, such as a movement, progress, or activity
- * To stop or prevent something from happening or being done
- * To occupy or fill a space, so that nothing can pass or enter
Usage Examples
- The road was blocking our path, so we had to take a detour
- * The new policy is blocking the development of the project
- * The tree branches were blocking the sunlight, so we had to prune them
Antonyms
allowing
permitting
enabling
facilitating
helping
assisting
supporting
encouraging
promoting
advancing
freeing
releasing
clearing
opening
unblocking
unclogging
facilitating
streamlining
easing
simplifying