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Definition of bad block - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
computer scienceTECH. flawed section of a drive that cannot reliably keep informationTECH.
- The utility flagged several bad blocks after the power failure.
- The backup failed because a bad block corrupted the archive file.
- The technician mapped around the bad block to recover most data.
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Expressions with bad
reasonably good or satisfactory in quality
The movie was not bad at all.
poor reputation or lack of respect
The scandal gave the company a bad name.
person whose behavior negatively affects an entire group
One bad apple can spoil the whole team's dynamics..
unfortunate event causing difficulty or hardship
Losing his job was a bad break for him.
day when hair is difficult to manage
I'm having a bad hair day today.
receive an unfair outcome in a transaction
He got a bad deal on the used car.
be known by people for something negative or bad
That restaurant has a bad name for slow service.
not in good physical condition
After the long hike, he was in bad shape.
spend time with people who have a bad influence
He started to fail school when he began to keep bad company.
acceptable or satisfactory
The weather today is not so bad, we can go for a walk.
beginning in a negative or unsuccessful way
The project was off to a bad start.
having a poor relationship
They have been on bad terms since the argument.
period when many things go wrong
He had a streak of bad luck and lost his job and car.
lack of compatibility between people
There was bad chemistry between the team members, leading to constant arguments.
behavior against social expectations, inappropriate or rude
Talking loudly in the library is bad form.
person or group with bad character or causes trouble
He is a bad lot and always in trouble.
in poor health or condition
She was bad off after the accident.
feeling disappointment or frustration
The failed plan gave him a bad taste in his mouth.
unpleasant or disappointing experience
Their vacation turned into a bad trip due to constant rain..
in a way that worsens a situation
The weather went from bad to worse during the trip.
become known for something bad or negative
The company got a bad name after the scandal.
receive negative attention or criticism from the media
The company got a bad press after the scandal.
do something that makes someone upset or angry
He got on his boss's bad side by missing the deadline.
cause people to lose respect for something or someone
His actions give a bad name to the team.
Expressions with block
prevent movement by obstructing
The car was blocked in by a truck.
obstruct a path or area
They block off the street for the parade.
cover something to make it impossible to see
The billboard blocked out the view of the mountains.
to obstruct movement or view by placing obstacles
The boxes block up the hallway, making it hard to pass..
someone who closely resembles one of their parents in traits or behavior
He is a chip off the old block, just like his father.
wooden slab used for cutting food
She placed the vegetables on the chopping block.
gained a lot of practical experience in life or some activity
She has been around the block and knows how this business works.
inability to continue a train of thought
A mental block stopped her mid-sentence.
available to be bought or sold
The house is on the block.
stop something from happening or continuing
The manager put a block on further spending.
temporary inability to write due to lack of inspiration
She couldn't finish her novel due to writer's block.
hindrance preventing progress or success
Fear of failure was a stumbling block for her.
temporary inability to create new ideas or work
She struggled with creative block for weeks.
hit someone's head hard causing them to fall
He threatened to knock his block off if he didn't stop.
at risk of being eliminated or terminated
The project is on the chopping block due to budget cuts.
toy block for children to build structures
Children love playing with building blocks.
small cube with letters for children to play and learn
She stacked the alphabet block to spell her name.
large building with many separate apartments for people to live in
They live in an apartment block downtown.
large piece of material or substance
He carved a statue from a big block of marble.
separate, easy-to-read characters, often uppercase, used for emphasis or clarity
Please fill out the form in block letters so we can read it.
building with multiple apartments for residents
They live in a block of flats in London.
stand in the way so someone cannot go forward
The protester tried to block her path as she entered the courthouse.
stand in front of someone so they cannot pass
The fallen tree blocked his way to school.
rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets
They walked around the city block to explore the neighborhood.
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- French:bloc défectueux, ...
- German:defekter Block, ...
- Italian:blocco difettoso, ...
- Spanish:bloque defectuoso, ...
- Portuguese:bloco defeituoso, ...
- Chinese:坏块, ...
- Japanese:不良ブロック, ...
- Arabic:قِطاع تالِف, ...
- Hebrew:בְּלוֹק פָּגוּם, ...
- Russian:повреждённый блок, ...
- Ukrainian:пошкоджений блок, ...
- Hindi:बैड ब्लॉक, ...
- Bengali:খারাপ ব্লক, ...
- Catalan:bloc defectuós, ...
- Czech:vadný blok, ...
- Danish:dårlig blok, ...
- Dutch:defect blok, ...
- Greek:χαλασμένο μπλοκ, ...
- Hungarian:hibás blokk, ...
- Khmer:ប្លុកខូច, ...
- Korean:불량 블록, ...
- Persian:بلاک معیوب, ...
- Polish:uszkodzony blok, ...
- Portuguese (BR):bloco defeituoso, ...
- Romanian:bloc defect, ...
- Swedish:trasigt block, ...
- Thai:บล็อกเสีย, ...
- Turkish:bozuk blok, ...
- Vietnamese:khối hỏng, ...
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