blocking
Pronunciation: [ˈblɑːkɪŋ]
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.
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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.
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The police set up a blocking to keep traffic out of the parade route.
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There was no blocking, so the runners moved freely through the streets.
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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.
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He is blocking shots really well during the game.
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She wasn’t blocking her opponent, and they scored easily.
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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.
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Her blocking helped the team win the match.
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The blocking was poor, and the other team scored repeatedly.
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How can better blocking improve our defense?