BLOCK — ТЛУМАЧЕННЯ | Горох — українські словники

(American football) the act of obstructing someone's path with your body. Приклади

He threw a rolling block into the line backer.

A platform from which an auctioneer sells. Приклади

They put their paintings on the block.

A solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides). Приклади

The pyramids were built with large stone blocks.

Housing in a large building that is divided into separate units. Приклади

There is a block of classrooms in the west wing.

An obstruction in a pipe or tube. Приклади

We had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe.

A metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine. Приклади

The engine had to be replaced because the block was cracked.

A simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope.

An inability to remember or think of something you normally can do; often caused by emotional tension. Приклади

I knew his name perfectly well but I had a temporary block.

A number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit. Приклади

He reserved a large block of seats.
He held a large block of the company's stock.

A rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings. Приклади

He lives in the next block.

(computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted. Приклади

Since blocks are often defined as a single sector, the terms 'block' and 'sector' are sometimes used interchangeably.

A three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides.

Prohibit the conversion or use of (assets). Приклади

Blocked funds.
Freeze the assets of this hostile government.

Shape into a block or blocks. Приклади

Block the graphs so one can see the results clearly.

Shape by using a block. Приклади

Block a hat.
Block a garment.

Be unable to remember. Приклади

I'm drawing a blank.
You are blocking the name of your first wife!

Interfere with or prevent the reception of signals. Приклади

Jam the Voice of America.
Block the signals emitted by this station.

Impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball). Приклади

Block an attack.

Support, secure, or raise with a block. Приклади

Block a plate for printing.
Block the wheels of a car.

Block passage through. Приклади

Obstruct the path.

Render unsuitable for passage. Приклади

Block the way.
Barricade the streets.
Stop the busy road.

Obstruct. Приклади

My nose is all stuffed.
Her arteries are blocked.

Stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block. Приклади

Block the book cover.

Shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight. Приклади

The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage.
The trees obstruct my view of the mountains.

Interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia. Приклади

Block a nerve.
Block a muscle.

Run on a block system. Приклади

Block trains.

Hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of. Приклади

His brother blocked him at every turn.

Stop from happening or developing. Приклади

Block his election.
Halt the process.