Definisi 'block'

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noun
1 a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides) Terjemahkan
Example:
the pyramids were built with large stone blocks
source: wordnet30
2 a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings Terjemahkan
Example:
he lives in the next block
source: wordnet30
3 a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides Terjemahkan
source: wordnet30
4 a number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit Terjemahkan
Example:
he reserved a large block of seats
he held a large block of the company's stock
source: wordnet30
5 housing in a large building that is divided into separate units Terjemahkan
Example:
there is a block of classrooms in the west wing
source: wordnet30
6 (computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted Terjemahkan
Example:
since blocks are often defined as a single sector, the terms `block' and `sector' are sometimes used interchangeably
source: wordnet30
7 an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do; often caused by emotional tension Terjemahkan
Example:
I knew his name perfectly well but I had a temporary block
source: wordnet30
8 a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope Terjemahkan
source: wordnet30
9 a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine Terjemahkan
Example:
the engine had to be replaced because the block was cracked
source: wordnet30
10 an obstruction in a pipe or tube Terjemahkan
Example:
we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe
source: wordnet30
11 a platform from which an auctioneer sells Terjemahkan
Example:
they put their paintings on the block
source: wordnet30
12 the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements Terjemahkan
source: wordnet30
13 A piece of wood more or less bulky; a solid mass of wood, stone, etc., usually with one or more plane, or approximately plane, faces; as, a block on which a butcher chops his meat; a block by which to mount a horse; children's playing blocks, etc. Terjemahkan
source: webster1913
14 In Australia, one of the large lots into which public land, when opened to settlers, is divided by the government surveyors. Terjemahkan
source: webster1913
verb
15 render unsuitable for passage Terjemahkan
Example:
block the way
barricade the streets
stop the busy road
source: wordnet30
16 hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of Terjemahkan
Example:
His brother blocked him at every turn
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17 stop from happening or developing Terjemahkan
Example:
Block his election
Halt the process
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18 interfere with or prevent the reception of signals Terjemahkan
Example:
Jam the Voice of America
block the signals emitted by this station
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19 run on a block system Terjemahkan
Example:
block trains
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20 interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia Terjemahkan
Example:
block a nerve
block a muscle
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21 shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight Terjemahkan
Example:
The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage
The trees obstruct my view of the mountains
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22 stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block Terjemahkan
Example:
block the book cover
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23 obstruct Terjemahkan
Example:
My nose is all stuffed
Her arteries are blocked
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24 block passage through Terjemahkan
Example:
obstruct the path
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25 support, secure, or raise with a block Terjemahkan
Example:
block a plate for printing
block the wheels of a car
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26 impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball) Terjemahkan
Example:
block an attack
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27 be unable to remember Terjemahkan
Example:
I'm drawing a blank
You are blocking the name of your first wife!
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28 shape by using a block Terjemahkan
Example:
Block a hat
block a garment
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29 shape into a block or blocks Terjemahkan
Example:
block the graphs so one can see the results clearly
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30 prohibit the conversion or use of (assets) Terjemahkan
Example:
Blocked funds
Freeze the assets of this hostile government
source: wordnet30
31 To obstruct so as to prevent passage or progress; to prevent passage from, through, or into, by obstructing the way; -- used both of persons and things; -- often followed by up; as, to block up a road or harbor. Terjemahkan
source: webster1913
More Word(s)
deflect, parry, close up, impede, jam, call back, call up, recall, recollect, remember, blockage, closure, occlusion, stop, stoppage, free, release, blocking, obstruction, loosen up, unstuff, freeze, cube, disengage, jamming, counter, counterpunch, computer science, computing, platform, artefact, artifact, housing, impediment, cast, machine, inability, accumulation, solid,

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