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blocking

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/ˈblɒkɪŋ/ · block-ing

The act of obstructing or preventing movement or progress.

Meanings

verbformal

The act of obstructing or preventing movement or progress.

رُکنے یا کسی چیز کی حرکت میں رکاوٹ ڈالنے کی عمل۔

روکنا

rokna

Formal: رکاوٹ ڈالنا

Synonyms

obstructingstoppingimpedingرکاوٹبندشروکنا

Antonyms

allowingpermittingfacilitatingاجازت دیناتسہیلراستہ دینا

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.

Easily Confused With

blocking off:Blocking off refers specifically to sealing or closing an area completely.

Word Family

block
verbبند کرنا
blockage
nounرکاوٹ
blocked
adjectiveبند

See Also

💡 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.