block

გამოთქმა: /blɒk/

Universal

1a large solid piece of hard material, especially rock, stone, or wood, typically with flat surfaces on each side:a block of marble
a sturdy flat-topped piece of wood used as a work surface:a chopping block
a packaged rectangular portion of butter, ice cream, chocolate, etc.:a family block of ice cream
chiefly British a set of sheets of paper glued along one edge, used for drawing or writing on:a sketching block
(usually blocks) a starting block:Jackson jetted out of his blocks
Printing a piece of wood or metal engraved for printing on paper or fabric: the art of colour printing from woodblocks
(also cylinder block or engine block) a large metal moulding containing the cylinders of an internal-combustion engine.
a head-shaped mould for shaping hats or wigs.

2British a large single building subdivided into separate rooms, flats, or offices:a block of flats
a building or part of a complex used for a particular purpose:a shower block
a group of buildings bounded by four streets:she went for a run round the block
North American any urban or suburban area bounded by four streets:ours was the ugliest house on the block
North American the length of one side of a block, especially as a measure of distance:he lives a few blocks away from the museum

3a large quantity or allocation of things regarded as a unit:a block of shares final examinations will be taken in a block at the end of the course
Computing a large piece of text processed as a unit.

4an obstacle to the normal progress or functioning of something:substantial demands for time off may constitute a block to career advancement an emotional block
an act of blocking someone or something:Marshall’s shot drew a fine block from the goalkeeper
a chock for stopping the motion of a wheel.
(also blockhole) Cricket the spot on which a batsman rests the end of the bat while waiting to receive a ball.

5a flat area of something, especially a solid area of colour:cover the eyelid with a neutral block of colour
Australian/NZ historical an area of land, in particular a tract offered to an individual settler by a government.
Australian an urban or suburban building plot.

Universal

1make the movement or flow in (a passage, pipe, road, etc.) difficult or impossible:block up the holes with sticky tape the narrow roads were blocked by cars (as adjective blocked)a blocked nose
put an obstacle in the way of (something proposed or attempted):he stood up, blocking her escape the government tried to block an agreement on farm subsidies
prevent access to or the use of (email or a website or mobile phone):some companies use these IMEI numbers to block stolen phones
restrict the use or conversion of (currency or any other asset).
American Football impede the progress of (a tackler) with one’s body.
(in sport) stop (a ball or blow) from finding its mark:Knight did well to block Soloman’s shot
Cricket stop (a ball) with the bat defensively.
Bridge play in such a way that opponents are prevented from establishing (a long suit).

3shape or reshape (a hat) on a mould: nobody cleans and blocks old felt hats any more

have been around the block (a few times): North American informal (of a person) have a lot of experience.
the new kid on the block: informal a newcomer to a particular place or sphere of activity: what can the new kid on the block learn from the earlier Democrat’s mistakes?
on the (auction) block: for sale at auction:the original first manuscript for Ravel’s Bolero goes on the block today
put (or lay) one's head (or neck) on the block: informal put one’s standing or reputation at risk by proceeding with a particular course of action: it’s not in your nature to put your head on the block
[with reference to an executioner's block]

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