blocking
|block-ing|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈblɑːkɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈblɒkɪŋ/
(block)
obstructed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'blocking' originates from the Old English word 'bloc,' which meant 'a large solid piece of hard material.'
Historical Evolution
'bloc' transformed into the Middle English word 'blok,' and eventually became the modern English word 'block.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a large solid piece,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'obstructing or preventing movement.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of obstructing or preventing movement or progress.
The blocking of the road caused a major traffic jam.
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Verb 1
present participle of 'block'.
He is blocking the entrance with his car.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35