blocking

• Substantivo que designa a ação de impedir, dificultar ou desviar movimentos ou o progresso de alguém ou algo; também pode se referir a uma obstrução física ou a um impedimento em um processo.

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

incontável

1. Obstruction or hindranceB2formal

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

   Bloqueio

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbarrierblockagecheckcurbhindranceimpedimentobstructionstopstoppage

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de impedir a passagem, o movimento ou o progresso, ou de fazer algo parar.

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

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

   Sinônimosbarcheckcloghaltimpedeobstructpreventstopthwart

   Antônimosclearfreeopenunblockunclog

2. Prevent or hinderB1formal

   To stop something from happening or progressing.

   Bloquear

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

   Sinônimosbarcheckfrustratehalthamperimpedeobstructpreventstopstymiethwart

   Antônimosadvanceallowencourageexpeditefacilitatepromote

3. Block in sportsB1informal

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

   Bloquear

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

   Sinônimoscheckdeflectinterceptobstructparrystoptackle

   Antônimosallowpermit

Variantes phrasalblock offblock outblock up