Blocking

Word BLOCKING
Character 8
Hyphenation block ing
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Blocking"

What do we mean by blocking?

To fill (something) so that it is not possible to pass.

To prevent (something or someone) from passing.

To prevent (something from happening or someone from doing something).

To impede an opponent.

To specify the positions and movements of the actors.

To hit with a block.

To play a block shot.

To disable communication via telephone, instant messaging, etc., with an undesirable someone.

To wait.

To stretch or mould (a knitted item, a hat, etc.) into the desired shape.

To shape or sketch out roughly.

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The word "blocking" in example sentences

You can see right now what we have going on is what we call a blocking pattern. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Best Pass Protection Pickup: After hearing for weeks that Ryan Torain's weakness was in blocking, the former practice squader made a crucial block that allowed McNabb to find Santana Moss for Washington's first score. ❋ Dan Steinberg (2010)

One way of getting around this blocking is to encrypt everything that goes out of your computer, essentially hiding your VoiP usage from Prodigy's prying eyes. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Disappointed that the Obama Administration has played a cynical game in blocking progress on a new copyright treaty for persons who are blind or have other disabilities, and taken the side of mostly foreign owned publishers backing complex and unworkable alternatives. ❋ James Love (2010)

Jim DeMint DID say that health care reform would be President Obama's Waterloo, and he DID say that if the Republicans succeed in blocking reform, it "will break him." ❋ Unknown (2009)

The regulator in blocking the acquisition in June said the purchase would hamper competition in the local market since Philip Morris would control almost 80% of the Colombian cigarette market. ❋ Tess Stynes (2010)

If the Tea Party succeeds in blocking future regulations, I wouldn't eat the eggs if I were you. ❋ Heather Taylor-Miesle (2010)

But the three networks are also not alone in blocking their content. ❋ Sam Schechner (2010)

The standard of excellence for defensive backs will change and the basis of football no longer will be in blocking or tackling. ❋ Dan Steinberg (2010)

Brandon Pettigrew can thrive in the passing game, but blocking is the tight end's first love. ❋ Unknown (2009)

And how about DeLay's role in blocking legislation that would have improved the working conditions of sweatshop laborers in the Mariana Islands back in 2005? ❋ Unknown (2009)

They seem only to be interested in blocking progress in this country and in tearing down the President of the United States. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Chicago specializes in blocking punts and field goals. ❋ Unknown (2009)

But Landrieu, whose vote could be decisive in blocking a potential Republican filibuster against a health care bill, said she may still vote for a package that includes a public option. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The WEA has isolated itself from other good-education advocates in blocking the state's application. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Despite those setbacks, Mr. Oberstar has succeeded in blocking EU efforts to link more closely with the U.S. airlines. ❋ Daniel Michaels (2010)

If it wasn't for the occasional train blocking the crossing at Wall/Broad, it would definitely probably be a better option that 1st/3rd. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Stay consistent with field goals and don't have any breakdowns in blocking: Yes. ❋ LaVar Arrington (2010)

Internet providers argue that they should be free to block or manage content that taxes their networks, unhindered by any regulation, while content providers like Google say that selective blocking is unfair and stymies innovation. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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