Antonyms for blocking

Grammar : Verb

Spell : blok-ing

Phonetic Transcription : ˈblɒk ɪŋ

Definition of blocking

Origin : 1630s, verbal noun from present participle of block (v.). By 1891 in U.S. football; by 1961 in theater.

verb obstruct

Example sentences :

Of course, I ought not to be standing here, blocking the way!
Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine

This was blocking the channel, and there was no more chance for getting off in that way.
Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper

The owner of the Jas-Meiffren had not even thought of blocking it up.
Extract from : « The Fortune of the Rougons » by Emile Zola

Somebody in the drifting crowd was standing before her and blocking the way.
Extract from : « The Christian » by Hall Caine

Mr. Hervey stopped because the man was blocking the sidewalk.
Extract from : « The Mind Master » by Arthur J. Burks

“You are blocking my way, Monsieur,” continued the other, sharply.
Extract from : « The Strollers » by Frederic S. Isham

Had this been open they might have risked the blocking of the Prilep road.
Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume VI (of VIII) » by Various

A group of soldiers emerged from a chamber, blocking their way.
Extract from : « Erik Dorn » by Ben Hecht

As Caliban fell he had clambered up, and was now blocking the entrance.
Extract from : « "Wee Tim'rous Beasties" » by Douglas English

Ignore all minor detail for the present, blocking out the design in masses.
Extract from : « Wood-Carving » by George Jack

Synonyms for blocking

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