English to English
noun
- a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
The pyramids were built with large stone blocks.
source: WordNet 3.0
- a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings
He lives in the next block.
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- a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides
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- a number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit
He reserved a large block of seats.
He held a large block of the company's stock.
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- housing in a large building that is divided into separate units
There is a block of classrooms in the west wing.
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- (computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted
Since blocks are often defined as a single sector, the terms `block' and `sector' are sometimes used interchangeably.
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- an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do; often caused by emotional tension
I knew his name perfectly well but I had a temporary block.
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- 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
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- a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine
The engine had to be replaced because the block was cracked.
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- an obstruction in a pipe or tube
We had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe.
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- a platform from which an auctioneer sells
They put their paintings on the block.
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- the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements
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- A piece of wood more or less bulky; a solid mass of wood, stone, etc., usually with one or more plane, or approximately plane, faces; as, a block on which a butcher chops his meat; a block by which to mount a horse; children's playing blocks, etc.
source: Webster 1913
- In Australia, one of the large lots into which public land, when opened to settlers, is divided by the government surveyors.
source: Webster 1913
verb
- render unsuitable for passage
Block the way.
Barricade the streets.
Stop the busy road.
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- hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
His brother blocked him at every turn.
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- stop from happening or developing
Block his election.
Halt the process.
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- interfere with or prevent the reception of signals
Jam the Voice of America.
Block the signals emitted by this station.
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- run on a block system
Block trains.
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- interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia
Block a nerve.
Block a muscle.
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- shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight
The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage.
The trees obstruct my view of the mountains.
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- stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block
Block the book cover.
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- obstruct
My nose is all stuffed.
Her arteries are blocked.
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- block passage through
Obstruct the path.
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- support, secure, or raise with a block
Block a plate for printing.
Block the wheels of a car.
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- impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
Block an attack.
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- be unable to remember
I'm drawing a blank.
You are blocking the name of your first wife!.
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- shape by using a block
Block a hat.
Block a garment.
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- shape into a block or blocks
Block the graphs so one can see the results clearly.
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- prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)
Blocked funds.
Freeze the assets of this hostile government.
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- To obstruct so as to prevent passage or progress; to prevent passage from, through, or into, by obstructing the way; -- used both of persons and things; -- often followed by up; as, to block up a road or harbor.
source: Webster 1913
English to Tagalog
noun
- [bloc] Kalô; panghulma ng sombrero
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
verb
- [bloc] Maghalang; kumulong
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
