blocking

ˈblɒkɪŋ
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Translation of blocking from English into Dutch,

Adjective

1.

obstruction

preventing movement or progress
  • The blocking wall stopped the floodwaters.De blokkerende muur stopte het vloedwater.
2.

interference

stopping communication or signals
  • The blocking software prevented spam emails.De blokkerende software voorkwam spam e-mails.
3.

shielding

Rare
used to stop light or sound
Rare
blokkerend afschermend
  • The blocking curtains kept the room dark.De blokkerende gordijnen hielden de kamer donker.

Noun

1.

obstruction

the act of stopping movement or progress
  • The blocking of the road caused a traffic jam.De blokkade van de weg veroorzaakte een verkeersopstopping.
2.

theater

TECH.
the arrangement of actors on stage
TECH.
  • The director focused on the blocking for the scene.De regisseur concentreerde zich op de enscenering van de scène.
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Expressions with blocking: examples in English and translations in Dutch

basis
Success in business requires good blocking and tackling.
beta-blokkering
Beta-blocking is important in managing high blood pressure.
neuromusculaire blokkerende stof
The surgeon used a neuromuscular blocking agent during the operation to prevent muscle movements.
gedachtenblokkade
During the session, the patient experienced thought blocking.
alfa-blokkade
Alpha-blocking is used to treat high blood pressure.
geoblokkering
Geo-blocking prevents me from watching that video in my country.

Images of blocking

  • blocking: temporary supports for a structure
    (construction) blokkering

Synonyms and analogies of blocking in English

Examples of blocking in a sentence

  • Blocking clouds obscured the mountain view.
  • The blocking signal disrupted the TV broadcast.
  • Blocking devices were installed to ensure privacy.
  • The blocking material was effective against noise.
  • Blocking panels were installed to reduce glare.
  • Blocking of the river led to flooding.
block
blɑːk
Noun
1.

material

large solid piece with flat sides
  • He placed a block of wood on the table.Hij plaatste een blok hout op de tafel.
2.

urban area

US
area of land surrounded by streets
US
  • They live on the next block.Ze wonen in het volgende blok.
Verb
tr.
1.

obstruction

obstruct movement or progress
  • The fallen tree can block the road for hours.De gevallen boom kan de weg urenlang blokkeren
2.

obstacle

prevent from happening or succeeding
  • She managed to block all attempts to change the policy.Ze slaagde erin om alle pogingen om het beleid te veranderen te blokkeren
3.

restrict access

bar access to a service or account
  • She blocked him on social media.Ze blokkeerde hem op sociale media.
4.

sports

impede an opponent's movement in sports
  • The defender blocked the striker's shot.De verdediger blokkeerde het schot van de spits.

Expressions with block: examples in English and translations in Dutch

blokkeren
insluiten
The car was blocked in by a truck.
blokkeren
They block off the street for the parade.
blokkeren
afdekken
The billboard blocked out the view of the mountains.
blokkeren
versperren
The boxes block up the hallway, making it hard to pass.
aardje naar zijn vaartje
He is a chip off the old block, just like his father.
snijplank
hakblok
She placed the vegetables on the chopping block.

Translations of "blocking" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective / Participle
geblokkeerdadj./pp.

A good firewall can let through essential data while blocking harmful attacks.

Een goede firewall laat essentiële gegevens door terwijl schadelijke aanvallen worden geblokkeerd.

blokkerendprtp.

In rheumatoid arthritis your body does not produce enough of this blocking protein.

In geval van reumatoïde artritis produceert het lichaam onvoldoende van dit blokkerend eiwit.

Noun
blokkadenf.

She experienced a blocking feeling when trying to remember important details.

Ze kreeg een blokkade toen ze zich belangrijke details probeerde te herinneren.

afschermingnf.

In automated filing systems, blocking shall be ensured by technical means.

In geautomatiseerde gegevensbestanden wordt voor afscherming met technische middelen zorg gedragen.

verstoppingnf.

Shake well before use to prevent the nozzle from blocking.

Goed schudden voor gebruik om verstopping van het spuitmondje te voorkomen.

blokkeren

She shoved up just enough to avoid blocking the exit door.

Ze schoof net genoeg op om de nooddeur niet meer te blokkeren.

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blocking: Examples and translations in context

They parked cars any old way, completely blocking the neighbours' driveways.

Ze parkeerden de auto's zomaar wat, waardoor de opritten van buren geblokkeerd waren.

Risdin and the governor are blocking the stairs to his office.

Risdin en de gouverneur hebben de trap naar zijn kantoor geblokkeerd.

After the storm, a large coniferous tree had fallen blocking the hiking path.

Na de storm was er een grote naaldboom omgevallen, waardoor het wandelpad werd geblokkeerd.

This is similar to the other countries where blocking is performed.

Dat is vergelijkbaar met de andere landen waarin wordt geblokkeerd.

Cars were parked indiscriminately along the narrow street, blocking traffic.

Auto's stonden maar wat geparkeerd langs de smalle straat, zodat het verkeer werd geblokkeerd.

I noticed there was something blocking the lens in one corner.

Ik zag dat in één hoek de lens geblokkeerd werd.

I tried calling you, but you were blocking my number.

Ik heb geprobeerd te bellen, maar je hebt mijn nummer geblokkeerd.

The product works by blocking the nerve signals that cause itching.

Het product zorgt ervoor dat de zenuwen die de jeuk veroorzaken geblokkeerd raken.

See also:

geo-blockingblocking and tacklingneuromuscular blocking agent
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