block - Meaning in Kannada

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block - Meaning in Kannada

block Word Forms & Inflections

Definitions and Meaning of block in English

block noun

1. a platform from which an auctioneer sells

   Synonyms

   auction block

   Example

   • "they put their paintings on the block"
2. the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements

   Synonyms

   blocking

3. a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides

   Synonyms

   cube

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

   Example

   • "since blocks are often defined as a single sector, the terms `block' and `sector' are sometimes used interchangeably"
5. a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings

   Synonyms

   city block

   Example

   • "he lives in the next block"
6. a number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit

   Examples

   • "he held a large block of the company's stock"
   • "he reserved a large block of seats"
7. an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do; often caused by emotional tension

   Synonyms

   mental block

   Example

   • "I knew his name perfectly well but I had a temporary block"
8. 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

   Synonyms

   pulley block, pulley-block, pulley

9. a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine

   Synonyms

   cylinder block, engine block

   Example

   • "the engine had to be replaced because the block was cracked"
10. an obstruction in a pipe or tube

    Synonyms

    blockage, closure, occlusion, stop, stoppage

    Example

    • "we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe"
11. housing in a large building that is divided into separate units

    Example

    • "there is a block of classrooms in the west wing"
12. a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

    Example

    • "the pyramids were built with large stone blocks"

block verb

1. stop from happening or developing

   Synonyms

   halt, kibosh, stop

   Examples

   • "Block his election"
   • "Halt the process"
2. hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

   Synonyms

   blockade, embarrass, hinder, obstruct, stymie, stymy

   Example

   • "His brother blocked him at every turn"
3. run on a block system

   Example

   • "block trains"
4. interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia

   Examples

   • "block a muscle"
   • "block a nerve"
5. shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight

   Synonyms

   obstruct

   Examples

   • "The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage"
   • "The trees obstruct my view of the mountains"
6. stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block

   Example

   • "block the book cover"
7. obstruct

   Synonyms

   choke up, lug, lug, lug, stuff

   Examples

   • "Her arteries are blocked"
   • "My nose is all stuffed"
8. render unsuitable for passage

   Synonyms

   bar, bar, bar, bar, barricade, block off, block up, blockade, stop

   Examples

   • "barricade the streets"
   • "block the way"
   • "stop the busy road"
9. block passage through

   Synonyms

   close up, impede, jam, jam, obstruct, obturate, occlude

   Example

   • "obstruct the path"
10. support, secure, or raise with a block

    Examples

    • "block a plate for printing"
    • "block the wheels of a car"
11. impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)

    Synonyms

    deflect, parry, parry

    Example

    • "block an attack"
12. interfere with or prevent the reception of signals

    Synonyms

    jam, jam

    Examples

    • "block the signals emitted by this station"
    • "Jam the Voice of America"
13. be unable to remember

    Synonyms

    blank out, draw a blank, forget

    Examples

    • "I'm drawing a blank"
    • "You are blocking the name of your first wife!"
14. shape by using a block

    Examples

    • "block a garment"
    • "Block a hat"
15. shape into a block or blocks

    Example

    • "block the graphs so one can see the results clearly"
16. prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)

    Synonyms

    freeze, immobilise, immobilize

    Examples

    • "Blocked funds"
    • "Freeze the assets of this hostile government"

Synonyms of block

• blocking
• auction block
• blockage, closure, occlusion, stop, stoppage
• cylinder block, engine block
• pulley, pulley block, pulley-block
• mental block
• city block
• cube
• freeze, immobilise, immobilize
• blank out, draw a blank, forget
• jam
• deflect, parry
• close up, impede, jam, obstruct, obturate, occlude
• bar, barricade, block off, block up, blockade, stop
• choke up, lug, stuff
• obstruct
• blockade, embarrass, hinder, obstruct, stymie, stymy
• halt, kibosh, stop

Antonyms of block

free, release, unblock, unfreeze

More matches for block

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