blocking
Americannoun
noun
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electronics the interruption of anode current in a valve because of the application of a high negative voltage to the grid
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internal congestion in a communication system that prevents the transmission of information
Other Word Forms
- nonblocking adjective
Etymology
Origin of blocking
Example Sentences
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In response, video footage shows him stepping very close to the protesters and later physically blocking them from leaving the area until Baldwin Park police arrived.
From Los Angeles Times
"It's very narrow, you need to get the exact angle, and not have the rearview mirror blocking the person out," he says.
From BBC
But the hurtling pace of the cast, combined with some misguided blocking that has characters speaking at points with their backs to the audience, makes comprehension more difficult than necessary.
From Los Angeles Times
Quickly the miller stepped close, blocking the gold from Opal’s view.
From Literature
Last season, Nebraska was great on kick return while also blocking five kicks.
From Los Angeles Times
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