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Meanings of blocking in English

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Use of short pieces (blocks) of dimensional lumber in wood framed construction.

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      Catalan
      bloqueig

      The act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements.

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            Usage of blocking in English
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            Yet, even as they spoke, the political crisis blocking these measures worsened.
            The Irish Times
            2
            The French government has a history of blocking takeovers by foreign companies.
            Reuters
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            It said there were reports troops were blocking civilians from reaching shelter.
            Radio NZ
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            Tens of thousands of people have been blocking the city for days.
            BBC
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            He's right here, just inside the entrance, blocking the way, Zelandoni said.
            The Shelters of Stone
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            Critics however say filters are costly and could lead to erroneous blocking.
            Reuters
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            NTT Docomo said it did not believe it was blocking new entrants.
            Reuters
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            A court might then issue a temporary restraining order blocking his removal.
            Reuters
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            Lots of Michigan State Police and House sergeants at arms blocking door.
            The Guardian
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            However, water extract did not show any H 2 R blocking effect.
            Pubmed
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            He also blamed China for blocking any action by the United Nations.
            Wired
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            She surged forward, forcing her way past the man blocking her way.
            The abduction
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            He accuses them of blocking his attempts to make the government work.
            Reuters
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            Fairchild cited the risk of CFIUS blocking that deal for its decision.
            Reuters
            15
            Thursday also saw the blocking of a Google search function in China.
            Reuters
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            This will prevent the knot from flipping, thus creating an auto-blocking system.
            Climbing Magazine
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