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blocking

Pronunciation: [ˈblɑːkɪŋ]

Word

Learn how to use blocking in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “obstruction”

(verb) to stop something from moving or getting through. Imagine a friend standing in a doorway when you want to leave; they are blocking your way.

Example

She is blocking the strong wind with her umbrella.

Example

He wasn't blocking the ball, so it went into the goal.

Example

Is anything blocking the path to the playground?

Context: “obstruction”

(noun) an act of preventing something or someone from getting through. It’s like when there’s a tall box in front of the door that makes it hard to open.

Example

The police set up a blocking to keep traffic out of the parade route.

Example

There was no blocking, so the runners moved freely through the streets.

Example

What kind of blocking can we put in place to keep the crowd safe?

Context: “sports”

(verb) to prevent an opponent from scoring or advancing in a game. In basketball, a player might jump to block a shot aimed at the basket.

Example

He is blocking shots really well during the game.

Example

She wasn’t blocking her opponent, and they scored easily.

Example

What is the best way to blocking in basketball?

Context: “sports”

(noun) the action or skill of preventing an opponent from scoring or advancing in a game. It’s like when a player uses their body to stop another player from getting closer to the goal.

Example

Her blocking helped the team win the match.

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The blocking was poor, and the other team scored repeatedly.

Example

How can better blocking improve our defense?

How to pronounce blocking

Pronunciation: [ˈblɑːkɪŋ]

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