Blocking: meaning, definitions and examples

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blocking

 

[ หˆblษ’kษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

internet

The action or process of blocking access to a particular website or online content.

Synonyms

banning, censoring, filtering

Examples of usage

  • The blocking of social media sites in some countries is a violation of freedom of speech.
  • Many schools use blocking software to prevent students from accessing inappropriate content online.
Context #2 | Verb

technology

To restrict or stop the passage of something, especially light, sound, or an electronic signal.

Synonyms

hinder, impede, obstruct

Examples of usage

  • The curtains were blocking out the sunlight from entering the room.
  • The firewall is blocking incoming data packets from unknown sources.

Translations

Translations of the word "blocking" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bloqueio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเค‚เคฆ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Blockierung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pemblokiran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะปะพะบัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ blokada

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ–ใƒญใƒƒใ‚ญใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท blocage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bloqueo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท engelleme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฐจ๋‹จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุธุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ blokovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ blokovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้˜ปๅกž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ blokiranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blokkering

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะปะพะบั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒšแƒแƒ™แƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bloklama

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bloqueo

Word origin

The word 'blocking' originated from the Middle English word 'blocken', which meant 'to obstruct'. It has been used in various contexts over the centuries, from physical barriers to metaphorical obstacles. In the modern digital age, 'blocking' has become a common term associated with internet censorship and technological restrictions.

See also: block, blockade, blockage, blockbuster, blocked, blocker, blockhead, blocklist, blocks, blocky, unblock, unblocked.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,574 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.