Blocken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Blocken" is used as verb with the meaning of "to block", "to stop" or "to impede".

Essential properties of "blocken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: blocken
  • Simple past: blockte
  • Participle: geblockt

See full conjugation of blocken

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "blocken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To stop or prevent the advance of something or someone"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Verteidiger konnte den Angreifer erfolgreich blocken.The defender successfully blocked the attacker.
  2. Wir müssen die Straße blocken, um den Protest zu unterstützen.We must block the road to support the protest.
  3. Er versuchte, den Ball zu blocken, aber es gelang ihm nicht.He tried to block the ball, but he didn't succeed.

2.) "To reject or ignore unwanted communications"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich musste seine Nachrichten blocken, weil sie störend waren.I had to block his messages because they were disturbing.
  2. Viele Nutzer blocken unerwünschte Anrufe.Many users block unwanted calls.
  3. Er hat beschlossen, die E-Mails von unbekannten Absendern zu blocken.He decided to block emails from unknown senders.
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