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bloccare — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • block noun A solid piece of a hard material, usually with flat sides.
  • break verb To separate something into pieces by force, often suddenly.
  • clog noun A type of shoe with a thick, stiff sole, traditionally made of wood.
  • cramp noun A sudden, painful, involuntary tightening of a muscle.
  • hamper noun A large basket with a lid, used to carry or store items such as laundry or food.
  • handcuff noun One of a pair of metal rings, usually joined by a chain, used to restrain a person's wrists.
  • lock noun A device that fastens something shut, opened only with a key, code, or similar means.
  • thwart verb To stop someone from succeeding at a plan; to block or frustrate it.

Senses

bloccare is used for these senses in English:

  • block (transitive, sports) To impede (an opponent or opponent’s play).
  • block (transitive, theater) To specify the positions and movements of the actors for (a section of a play or film).
  • break (transitive) To change a steady state abruptly.
  • clog To block or slow passage through (often with 'up).
  • cramp (transitive, figurative) To prohibit movement or expression of.
  • hamper (transitive) To put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle.
  • handcuff (transitive, figuratively) to restrain or restrict.
  • lock (intransitive) To become fastened in place.

block — full definition

  1. noun A solid piece of a hard material, usually with flat sides.
  2. noun A section of a city bounded by streets, or the distance along one such section.
  3. noun Something that stops progress or prevents access.
  4. verb To obstruct or prevent something from passing or happening.
  5. verb To stop someone from contacting you online.

break — full definition

  1. verb To separate something into pieces by force, often suddenly.
  2. verb To stop working properly; to malfunction.
  3. verb To fail to keep (a promise, rule, or law).
  4. verb To interrupt or bring an end to something continuous.
  5. noun A short pause or rest from an activity.

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