Blocked
vverb.contactrender unsuitable for passageSynset:bar barricade block block off block up blockade stop
Examples:- block the way
- barricade the streets
- stop the busy road
Derivationally Related Form:stopperblockagebarblockingblockadestopbarricade
Hypernyms:block close up impede jam obstruct obturate occlude
Inherited Hypernyms:barricadeobstructimpedeprevent
Direct Hyponyms:block offcloseclose offshut off
Full Troponyms:closeshut off
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something
vverb.socialhinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment ofSynset:block blockade embarrass hinder obstruct stymie stymy
Examples:- His brother blocked him at every turn
Derivationally Related Form:stymieobstructorblockagehindranceobstructionobstructer
Hypernyms:forbid foreclose forestall preclude prevent
Inherited Hypernyms:obstructprevent
Direct Hyponyms:bottleneckcheckfilibusterhangstonewall
Full Troponyms:bottleneckcheckfilibusterhangstonewall
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something
vverb.socialstop from happening or developingSynset:block halt kibosh stop
Examples:- Block his election
- Halt the process
Derivationally Related Form:blockagehaltstop
Hypernyms:forbid foreclose forestall preclude prevent
Inherited Hypernyms:stopprevent
Direct Hyponyms:embargostay
Full Troponyms:embargostay
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | They --- him from writing the letter (apply to: stop, block)
vverb.communicationinterfere with or prevent the reception of signalsSynset:block jam
Examples:- Jam the Voice of America
- block the signals emitted by this station
Derivationally Related Form:jammingjam
Hypernyms:break up cut off disrupt interrupt
Inherited Hypernyms:jaminterruptbreakendchange
Direct Hyponyms:barrage jamblanket jampoint jamspot jam
Full Troponyms:barrage jamblanket jampoint jamspot jam
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something
vverb.socialrun on a block systemHypernyms:operate run
Inherited Hypernyms:blockoperatedirectmanagecontrol
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.perceptioninterrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesiaExamples:- block a nerve
- block a muscle
Derivationally Related Form:blocker
Hypernyms:anaesthetise anaesthetize anesthetise anesthetize put out put under
Inherited Hypernyms:blockanesthetizedrugmedicatetreat
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something
vverb.perceptionshut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sightSynset:block obstruct
Examples:- The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage
- The trees obstruct my view of the mountains
Derivationally Related Form:blockage
Hypernyms:conceal hide
Inherited Hypernyms:obstructhide
Sentence Frame:Something ---s something
vverb.contactstamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a blockHypernyms:boss emboss stamp
Inherited Hypernyms:blockembossimpresschange surfacechange
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.contactobstructSynset:block choke up lug stuff
Examples:- My nose is all stuffed
- Her arteries are blocked
Antonyms:unstuff
Derivationally Related Form:blockageblock
Hypernyms:back up choke choke off clog clog up congest foul
Inherited Hypernyms:stuffclogobstructimpedeprevent
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something
vverb.contactblock passage throughSynset:block close up impede jam obstruct obturate occlude
Antonyms:free
Derivationally Related Form:obstructorocclusionblockingocclusiveimpedimentobstructiveobstructionobstructerobturator
Hypernyms:hinder impede
Inherited Hypernyms:obstructimpedeprevent
Direct Hyponyms:asphyxiateback upbarbarricadebarricadoblockblock offblock outblock upblockadechokechoke offclogclog upcongestdamdam upearth upfoulland upscreenstiflestopsuffocatetie up
Full Troponyms:barricadeblockadeclogclosecrap updamgum upland upscreenshadeshut offsilt upstuffsuffocatetie up
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something
vverb.contactsupport, secure, or raise with a blockExamples:- block a plate for printing
- block the wheels of a car
Hypernyms:hold hold up support sustain
Inherited Hypernyms:blockhold
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.competitionimpede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)Synset:block deflect parry
Derivationally Related Form:blockageparryblockingblockerblock
Hypernyms:fence
Inherited Hypernyms:parryfencecontend
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | The fighter managed to --- his opponent (apply to: parry, deflect)
vverb.cognitionbe unable to rememberSynset:blank out block draw a blank forget
Examples:- I'm drawing a blank
- You are blocking the name of your first wife!
Antonyms:remember
Derivationally Related Form:block
Inherited Hypernyms:forget
Direct Hyponyms:slipslip one's mind
Full Troponyms:slip
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s | Somebody ---s something (apply to: block) | Somebody ---s somebody (apply to: block) | Somebody ---s that CLAUSE (apply to: block) | They won't --- the story (apply to: forget)
vverb.changeshape by using a blockExamples:- Block a hat
- block a garment
Derivationally Related Form:block
Hypernyms:form shape
Inherited Hypernyms:blockshapechange
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.changeshape into a block or blocksExamples:- block the graphs so one can see the results clearly
Hypernyms:form shape
Inherited Hypernyms:blockshapechange
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.changeprohibit the conversion or use of (assets)Synset:block freeze immobilise immobilize
Examples:- Blocked funds
- Freeze the assets of this hostile government
Antonyms:unfreezeunblock
Derivationally Related Form:freeze
Hypernyms:keep back withhold
Inherited Hypernyms:freezewithholddenykeephave
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | They --- the money (apply to: freeze, block)
adj satadj.allclosed to trafficExamples:- the repaving results in many blocked streets
Antonyms:open
Inherited Hypernyms:blocked
Similar to:closed
adj satadj.allcompletely obstructed or closed offSynset:plugged
Examples:- the storm was responsible for many blocked roads and bridges
- the drain was plugged
Antonyms:unobstructed
Inherited Hypernyms:blocked
Similar to:obstructed