blocking

[ blok-ing ]

noun

, Carpentry.

1. a number of small pieces of wood for filling interstices, or for spacing, joining, or reinforcing members.

blocking

/ ˈblɒkɪŋ /

noun

1. electronics the interruption of anode current in a valve because of the application of a high negative voltage to the grid
2. internal congestion in a communication system that prevents the transmission of information

Other Words From

• non·blocking adjective noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of blocking¹

First recorded in 1575–85; block + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Although the authorities have been blocking food and water, they have temporarily allowed local residents to send some supplies down by rope.

From BBC

It accuses Israeli authorities of blocking “all but a small fraction of the necessary humanitarian aid, water, electricity, and fuel from reaching civilians in need”, as well as carrying out attacks that have damaged and destroyed vital resources like hospitals and bakeries.

From BBC

This change in weather fortunes comes about thanks to a blocking area of high pressure building across Greenland with cold Arctic air emptying out across the UK and bitter northerly winds developing.

From BBC

While the Kremlin has tried blocking the service, results have been mixed at best — and nowadays TOR is less necessary, as there are plenty of mirrors on the clear web.

From Salon

The US says Israel has not breached American laws on blocking aid supplies, after a 30-day deadline it gave Israel to boost humanitarian aid access in Gaza or risk having some military assistance cut off lapsed.

From BBC

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