Please close the curtains to block out the sunlight.
Please close the curtains to block out the sunlight.
English
block
blɒk, blɑk
Meaning: to stop movement through something; to obstruct; to prevent passage
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | block |
| 3rd person singular present | blocks |
| Present participle | blocking |
| Past | blocked |
| Will future | will block |
| Going-to future | going to block |
| Imperative negative | don't block / do not block |
Example sentences
The construction work blocked the main entrance.
The construction work blocked the main entrance.
The defender blocked the shot just before it crossed the goal line.
The defender blocked the shot just before it crossed the goal line.
The leaves blocked the gutters.
The leaves blocked the gutters.
A sudden snowslide blocked the mountain pass during the storm.
A sudden snowslide blocked the mountain pass during the storm.
Usage Notes
Used when an object or action prevents passage, flow, or progress. Common in physical contexts (blocking a road) and abstract contexts (blocking a plan).
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