block

(Pronunciation -تلفظ سنیۓ ) US:

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Noun: block

1. block
A solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides) "the pyramids were built with large stone blocks";	بلاک۔ ٹکڑا۔
2. block [ Synonyms: city block]
A rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings "he lives in the next block";	علاقہ۔
3. block [ Synonyms: cube]
A three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides
4. block
A number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit "he reserved a large block of seats"; "he held a large block of the company's stock";
5. block
Housing in a large building that is divided into separate units "there is a block of classrooms in the west wing";
6. block
(computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted "since blocks are often defined as a single sector, the terms `block' and `sector' are sometimes used interchangeably";
7. block [ Synonyms: mental block]
An inability to remember or think of something you normally can do; often caused by emotional tension "I knew his name perfectly well but I had a temporary block";
8. block [ Synonyms: pulley, pulley-block, pulley block]
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	چرخی۔ پلّی۔ گھرنی۔
9. block [ Synonyms: cylinder block, engine block]
A metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine "the engine had to be replaced because the block was cracked";
10. block [ Synonyms: blockage, closure, occlusion, stop, stoppage]
An obstruction in a pipe or tube "we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe";	رکاوٹ۔
11. block [ Synonyms: auction block]
A platform from which an auctioneer sells "they put their paintings on the block";

Verb: block

1. block [ Synonyms: bar, barricade, block off, block up, blockade, stop]
Render unsuitable for passage "block the way"; "barricade the streets"; "stop the busy road";	راستہ روکنا ۔ ناکہ بندی کرنا ۔
2. block [ Synonyms: blockade, embarrass, hinder, obstruct, stymie, stymy]
Hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of "His brother blocked him at every turn";	روڑے اٹکانا ۔ روکنا ۔ رکاوٹ ڈالنا ۔
3. block [ Synonyms: halt, kibosh, stop]
Stop from happening or developing "Block his election"; "Halt the process";	روکنا۔
4. block [ Synonyms: jam]
Interfere with or prevent the reception of signals "Jam the Voice of America"; "block the signals emitted by this station";
5. block
Run on a block system "block trains";
6. block
Interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia "block a nerve"; "block a muscle";
7. block [ Synonyms: obstruct]
Shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight "The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage"; "The trees obstruct my view of the mountains";
8. block
Stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block "block the book cover";
9. block [ Synonyms: choke up, lug, stuff]
Obstruct "My nose is all stuffed"; "Her arteries are blocked";	بند کرنا۔ بند ہونا۔
10. block [ Synonyms: close up, impede, jam, obstruct, obturate, occlude]
Block passage through "obstruct the path";	رکاوٹ ڈالنا۔
11. block
Support, secure, or raise with a block "block a plate for printing"; "block the wheels of a car";
12. block [ Synonyms: deflect, parry]
Impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball) "block an attack";	روکنا۔
13. block [ Synonyms: blank out, draw a blank, forget]
Be unable to remember "I'm drawing a blank"; "You are blocking the name of your first wife!";	بھولنا ۔
14. block
Shape by using a block "Block a hat"; "block a garment";
15. block
Shape into a block or blocks "block the graphs so one can see the results clearly";
16. block [ Synonyms: freeze, immobilise, immobilize]
Prohibit the conversion or use of (assets) "Blocked funds"; "Freeze the assets of this hostile government";	منجمد کرنا۔