block

US /blɑk/

UK /blɒk/

A2

noun

  • Solid piece of material used for building
  • A piece of wood, chocolate etc.
  • Hard piece of wood, stone etc. with straight edges
  • Building made up of offices or apartments
  • Area of a city divided by four streets

verb

  • To stop from going forward or making progress

Examples

The group has moved to block the government's proposals.

One of the men moved to block their path.