blocking
5
3.7
- noun
- /ˈblɑːkɪŋ/
- Texting
:
bloqueo
- Many users appreciate the blocking feature on social media that restricts unwanted contact with others.
- Internet blocking
- blocking software
- blocking of online content
The only mechanisms are retweeting, replying, blocking.
- The only mechanisms are retweeting, replying, blocking.
- According to the article in the Guardian, their moderation rules for Turkey include blocking.
- The average person can't do this dislike on sub report and spam block.
Examples
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As the day progressed, more and more subscribers were redirected to the blocking notification.
Blog text (16) -
Of the 280, 56 invitations could not be delivered because of e-mail blocking or invalid addresses.
Academic text (2008) -
You will have two options under that: Blocking option and Ad Review center.
Blog text (5) -
I thought we installed parental blocking software on all our computers.
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We're working to override the blocking program, but it will take time.
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Now you know, well beyond in the culture, like in Europe, Facebook is blocking, you know, Russia TV and Sputnik.
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So all these Liberal cabinet ministers were blocking our reporters on Twitter.
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Third, ad (and content) blocking functionality is built into the browser.
Blog text (29) -
Adjust blacklist criteria to minimize the blocking of constitutionally protected speech.
Academic text (2015) -
Establish a clear, transparent, and timely process for reviewing and revising blocking criteria as requested by users, and for unblocking constitutionally protected content school-wide.
Academic text (2015)
Synonyms
2
4.9
Putting someone or a group on a list so others avoid them and refuse service
An act of stopping someone from using an online community or forum
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
1
5.8
A medicine that stops or reduces a body process, for example a hormone action
- Specialized
1
5.9
A drug that stops nerve signals to muscles and makes them relax or stop moving
- Specialized
A drug that treats high blood pressure and fast heartbeat by slowing the heart
- Specialized
A medicine that relaxes blood vessel and bladder muscles to lower blood pressure and help pass urine
- Specialized
A climbing tool that automatically locks and stops the rope if a climber falls
How Restrictive
Surface Forms
Morphology
blocking = block (transparent) = ing
This is a regular -ing verbal noun from the online sense of 'block', and the meaning is straightforwardly derived from that base verb.
Etymology
Blocking comes from block, which originally meant 'a piece of wood' or an 'obstacle'. So when we talk about blocking online, imagine placing a barrier between people that stops messages or profiles from reaching someone.