Meanings
The act of obstructing or preventing movement or progress.
رُکنے یا کسی چیز کی حرکت میں رکاوٹ ڈالنے کی عمل۔
روکنا
rokna
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Antonyms
Common Collocations
- traffic blocking
- blocking access
- blocking a request
Example Sentences
The fallen tree was blocking the road.
گرے ہوئے درخت نے سڑک کو روک دیا تھا۔
Gire hue darakht ne sadak ko rok dia tha.
Blocking access to the site will be necessary for safety.
محفوظیت کے لیے سائٹ تک رسائی روکنا ضروری ہوگا۔
Mahfooziyat ke liye site tak risaai rokna zaroori hoga.
They are blocking the entrance to the building.
وہ عمارت کے داخلے کو روک رہے ہیں۔
Woh imarat ke daakhle ko rok rahe hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a road blocked by a fallen tree.
Visualize construction signs blocking off street access.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Middle English "blokken" — to obstruct
First known use: 14th century
The term 'blocking' evolved from the verb 'block' which means to obstruct or stop something from moving. It has been used in various contexts since the Middle Ages.