1. the action of obstructing or preventing something
2. the arrangement of actors’ positions and movements on stage
Usage: theater
3. the technique of stopping an opponent’s attack in sports
Usage: sports

1. present participle of block; preventing movement or progress

Examples

• The fallen tree was blocking the road.
• She accused him of blocking her promotion.
• The director spent hours working on the blocking for the final scene.
• His blocking technique improved after weeks of practice.
• The medication is blocking the pain receptors.
• Traffic blocking is illegal in this area.
• The actor forgot his blocking during the performance.