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
- noun A solid piece of a hard material, usually with flat sides.
- noun A section of a city bounded by streets, or the distance along one such section.
- noun Something that stops progress or prevents access.
- verb To obstruct or prevent something from passing or happening.
- verb To stop someone from contacting you online.
break — full definition
- verb To separate something into pieces by force, often suddenly.
- verb To stop working properly; to malfunction.
- verb To fail to keep (a promise, rule, or law).
- verb To interrupt or bring an end to something continuous.
- noun A short pause or rest from an activity.