blocking

• Sustantivo que denota la acción de obstruir, dificultar o impedir el movimiento o progreso de alguien o algo, así como el objeto o barrera que produce ese efecto.

A noun referring to the act of obstructing, impeding, or deflecting someone's movements or progress.

incontable

1. Obstruction or hindranceB2formal

   The act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements, progress, or actions.

   bloqueo

   • The defender's blocking prevented the striker from scoring.
   • Blocking the entrance caused a delay in the evacuation.
   • His constant blocking of new ideas frustrated the team.

   Sinónimosbarrierblockagecheckcurbhindranceimpedimentobstructionstopstoppage

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de obstruir, impedir el movimiento o el progreso, o detener algo.

A verb used to indicate the act of obstructing, preventing movement or progress, or stopping something from happening.

1. Obstruct or prevent movementA2formal

   To stop something from moving or passing through.

   bloquear/obstruir el paso

   • A fallen tree blocked the road.
   • The police blocked the entrance to the building.
   • He blocked the ball with his hand.

   Sinónimosbarcheckcloghaltimpedeobstructpreventstopthwart

   Antónimosclearfreeopenunblockunclog

2. Prevent or hinderB1formal

   To stop something from happening or progressing.

   bloquear, impedir

   • The new law blocks the sale of certain chemicals.
   • Her application was blocked due to missing documents.
   • The firewall blocked the suspicious website.

   Sinónimosbarcheckfrustratehalthamperimpedeobstructpreventstopstymiethwart

   Antónimosadvanceallowencourageexpeditefacilitatepromote

3. Block in sportsB1informal

   To stop an opponent's shot or movement in a game.

   Bloquear en deportes

   • The goalkeeper blocked the penalty kick.
   • He blocked his opponent's punch in the boxing match.
   • She blocked the pass and stole the ball.

   Sinónimoscheckdeflectinterceptobstructparrystoptackle

   Antónimosallowpermit

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