Block
Definition
(n) : A solid piece of material; an area of buildings surrounded by streets; something that stops movement or progress. (v) : To stop movement or progress.
Example
"(n) : They built a wall with stone blocks."
"(v) : Police blocked the road for safety during the parade."
"(v) : His phone’s memory is blocked with too many photos."
Explanation
A block can mean a solid piece of material such as wood, stone, or metal, usually with flat sides. In cities, it can mean an area of buildings surrounded by streets. As a verb, it means to stop movement or progress, like blocking a road or blocking someone’s phone number, or something that stops movement. In sports, it can mean stopping an opponent’s move. “Block” is used both in physical situations and in abstract ways, such as blocking ideas or emotions.