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blocking

/ˈblɒkɪŋ/
blo · cking ˈblɒk · ɪŋ
English Definition
n. the act of stopping something from moving or flowing
中文释义
阻挡
Significado en Español
bloqueando
한국어 뜻
차단
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chặn
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Example Sentence

The parked car was blocking the driveway.

那辆停着的车挡住了车道。

Synonyms
obstructing hindering impeding
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “blocking”:

  1. A obstructing
  2. B releasing
  3. C opening
  4. D freeing
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A — obstructing. “blocking” means n. the act of stopping something from moving or flowing

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The huge parked truck was ______ the whole road, so no cars could pass.

  1. A blocking
  2. B clearing
  3. C opening
  4. D freeing
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A — blocking. “blocking” means n. the act of stopping something from moving or flowing

Common questions about “blocking”

What does “blocking” mean?

blocking — n. the act of stopping something from moving or flowing. In Chinese: 阻挡.

How do you pronounce “blocking”?

blocking is pronounced /ˈblɒkɪŋ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: blo · cking.

How do you use “blocking” in a sentence?

The parked car was blocking the driveway. (那辆停着的车挡住了车道。)

What are synonyms for “blocking”?

obstructing, hindering, impeding — all close in meaning to blocking (n. the act of stopping something from moving or flowing).

Is “blocking” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. blocking appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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