blocking

ˈblɒkɪŋ
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Translation of blocking into German,

Adjective

1.

obstruction

preventing movement or progress
  • The blocking wall stopped the floodwaters.Die blockierende Mauer stoppte die Flutwasser.
2.

interference

stopping communication or signals
  • The blocking software prevented spam emails.Die blockierende Software verhinderte Spam-E-Mails.
3.

shielding

Rare
used to stop light or sound
Rare
lichtblockierend schalldämmend
  • The blocking curtains kept the room dark.Die lichtblockierenden Vorhänge hielten den Raum dunkel.

Noun

1.

obstruction

the act of stopping movement or progress
  • The blocking of the road caused a traffic jam.Die Blockierung der Straße verursachte einen Verkehrsstau.
2.

theater

TECH.
the arrangement of actors on stage
TECH.
Bühnenarrangement Szenenaufstellung
  • The director focused on the blocking for the scene.Der Regisseur konzentrierte sich auf das Bühnenarrangement für die Szene.
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Expressions with blocking: examples in English and translations in German

Grundlagen
Success in business requires good blocking and tackling.
Beta-Blockade
Beta-blocking is important in managing high blood pressure.
Muskelrelaxans
The surgeon used a neuromuscular blocking agent during the operation to prevent muscle movements..
Gedankenblockade
During the session, the patient experienced thought blocking.
Alpha-Blockade
Alpha-blocking is used to treat high blood pressure.
Geo-Blocking
Geoblocking
Geo-blocking prevents me from watching that video in my country.

Images of blocking

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

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.Er stellte einen Block aus Holz auf den Tisch.
2.

urban area

US
area of land surrounded by streets
US
Block Häuserblock m
  • They live on the next block.Sie wohnen im nächsten Block.
Verb
tr.
1.

obstruction

obstruct movement or progress
  • The fallen tree can block the road for hours..Der umgestürzte Baum kann die Straße für Stunden blockieren.
2.

obstacle

prevent from happening or succeeding
  • She managed to block all attempts to change the policy..Sie schaffte es, alle Versuche, die Politik zu ändern, zu verhindern.
3.

restrict access

bar access to a service or account
  • She blocked him on social media.Sie blockierte ihn in den sozialen Medien.
4.

sports

impede an opponent's movement in sports
  • The defender blocked the striker's shot.Der Verteidiger blockierte den Schuss des Stürmers.

Expressions with block: examples in English and translations in German

blockieren
versperren
The car was blocked in by a truck.
absperren
blockieren
They block off the street for the parade.
verdecken
verbergen
The billboard blocked out the view of the mountains.
versperren
blockieren
The boxes block up the hallway, making it hard to pass..
ein Abbild des Vaters
ein Ebenbild
He is a chip off the old block, just like his father.
Schneidebrett
Hackblock
She placed the vegetables on the chopping block.

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

Noun
Blockierenn.

Environmental groups criticized the political machine for blocking ambitious climate targets.

Umweltgruppen kritisierten die politische Maschinerie dafür, ehrgeizige Klimaziele zu blockieren.

dieSperrungnf.

The penalty for charge back is blocking the account without warning.

Die Strafe in einem solchen Fall ist Sperrung des Accounts ohne Vorwarnung.

dieBlockierungnf.

By blocking the production of histamine, the allergy symptoms disappear.

Durch die Blockierung dieser Histamine, verschwinden die Syptome einer Allergie.

dieBlockadenf.

A blocking of peripheral and autonomous nerves occurs through electrical inhibition processes.

Es kommt zu einer Blockade peripherer und autonomer Nerven durch elektrische Hemmvorgänge.

dieSperrenf.

Any form of abuse leads to an immediate blocking of the account.

Jede Form des Missbrauchs führt zu einer sofortigen Sperre des Accounts.

Adjective
blockiertadj.

The storm's winds totally uprooted countless trees, blocking many roads.

Die Sturmböen haben unzählige Bäume entwurzelt und viele Straßen blockiert.

blockierendadj.

Reduces the effects of protein blocking enzymes, promoting thickness and density.

Verringert die Effekte des Proteins Enzyme blockierend und fördert Stärke und Dichte.

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blocking: Examples and translations in context

Environmental groups are in the government's crosshairs for blocking the construction project.

Umweltgruppen stehen im Visier der Regierung, weil sie das Bauprojekt blockieren.

Pension reform remains a political football, with parties blocking each other's proposals.

Die Rentenreform bleibt ein politischer Spielball, Parteien blockieren gegenseitig ihre Vorschläge.

The senator's no was crucial in blocking the controversial legislation.

Die Ablehnung des Senators war entscheidend, um die umstrittene Gesetzgebung zu blockieren.

Check for any loose cables that might be blocking the airflow.

Überprüfen Sie die losen Kabel, die den Luftstrom blockieren könnten.

Algae grow over the pond's surface in summer, blocking the sunlight below.

Algen überwuchern im Sommer die Oberfläche des Teichs und blockieren das Sonnenlicht darunter.

Technical debt from quick workarounds is now blocking several important feature requests.

Technische Schulden aus schnellen Workarounds blockieren mittlerweile mehrere wichtige Feature-Anfragen.

Her past mistakes seemed to imprison her, blocking new opportunities.

Ihre vergangenen Fehler schienen sie einzuschränken und neue Möglichkeiten zu blockieren.

The reticulation of the fence created a visual barrier without blocking light.

Das Gittermuster des Zauns schuf eine visuelle Barriere, ohne das Licht zu blockieren.

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