blocking

American  

[blok-ing] / ˈblɒk ɪŋ /

noun

Carpentry.

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

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blocking British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• nonblocking adjective

Etymology

Origin of blocking

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

Example Sentences

The cold blocking area of high pressure over Scandinavia that has been in place for much of 2026 so far is being pushed away.

From BBC

"Meanwhile, a blocking high pressure system over northern Europe has slowed or stalled these low-pressure systems allowing successive weather fronts to deposit rain on the UK," said the spokesperson.

From BBC

To test whether blocking this process could prevent constipation, the researchers altered one of the bacteria.

From Science Daily

Laboratory experiments and additional testing in volunteers who received a p38 blocking drug confirmed this mechanism.

From Science Daily

The British government said it feared that other bodies would join in, potentially blocking radio frequencies from being used and barring commercial flights heading over the island.

From The Wall Street Journal

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