block
/blɑk/ verbo B1En español: bloquear, atascar, obstruir, taponar
- To fill or obstruct (something) so that it is not possible to pass. · The pipe was blocked by leaves.· You’re blocking the road – I can’t get through!
- To prevent (something or someone) from passing. · A broken-down car is blocking the traffic.
- To prevent (something from happening or someone from doing something). · His plan to take over the business was blocked by the boss.
- To impede (an opponent or opponent’s play). · He blocked the basketball player’s shot.· The offensive linemen tried to block the blitz.
- To specify the positions and movements of the actors for (a section of a play or film). · It was very difficult to block this scene convincingly.
- To hit with a block.
- To play a block shot.
- To bar (impose a ban on a person or bot, etc.) from connecting via telephone, instant messaging, etc., or from accessing an online account or service, or similar. · I tried to send you a message, but you’ve blocked me!· The user who started the edit war was blocked for a day to cool off.
He/she/it blocks · Pasado blocked · Participio pasado blocked · Forma en -ing blocking
Formas del verbo
- Forma base
- block
- He/she/it
- blocks
- Pasado
- blocked
- Participio pasado
- blocked
- Forma en -ing
- blocking
Phrasal verbs y expresiones
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The appearance of the third gendarme settled the matter, for a crowd of curious loungers was extended before him, effectually blocking the entrance to the hotel.
In the fading light I could see that the centre was a heavy block of building from which a porch projected.
From this central block rose the twin towers, ancient, crenelated, and pierced with many loopholes.
It was as cold as a block of marble.
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