100 Examples of sentences containing the noun "block"

Definition

A "block" is a solid piece of hard material, typically with flat surfaces on each side, used in construction or as a building unit. It can also refer to an obstruction that prevents movement or progress, a section of a street, or a mental barrier to thinking clearly.

Synonyms

• Cube
• Chunk
• Slab
• Barrier
• Obstruction
• Hurdle
• Section
• Segment
• Stoppage

Antonyms

• Passage
• Opening
• Access
• Allowance
• Clearance

Examples

1. The workers had to block the entrance to the construction site.
2. She used a pillow to block the noise from the street.
3. The teacher decided to block off the classroom for a special project.
4. He tried to block out the bad memories.
5. The traffic was blocked for hours due to the accident.
6. You need to block the sun with sunglasses.
7. They will block the road for the parade next week.
8. The athlete was able to block the opponent's shot.
9. She had to block him on social media.
10. The city council decided to block the development proposal.
11. He will block the spam calls on his phone.
12. The icebergs can block the ships from passing through.
13. She tried to block her thoughts during meditation.
14. The fence was built to block the view of the highway.
15. I will block off my calendar for the meeting.
16. He attempted to block the incoming email notifications.
17. The internet filter was designed to block inappropriate content.
18. The army had to block the enemy's advance.
19. She used her hands to block the sunlight.
20. The construction workers blocked off the street for safety.
21. They agreed to block time for brainstorming sessions.
22. He felt a sudden urge to block out distractions.
23. The police had to block access to the crime scene.
24. She decided to block the negative influences in her life.
25. He was able to block the kick during the match.
26. We need to block the draft in this old window.
27. The team worked hard to block the opposing team's strategy.
28. They planned to block out time for family activities.
29. The snow had begun to block the driveway.
30. The volunteers will block off the area for the event.
31. She had to block the doorway to keep the dog inside.
32. The government will block the import of certain goods.
33. He managed to block his opponent's move in chess.
34. They will block a portion of the park for the festival.
35. The therapist helped her to block negative thoughts.
36. He used a chair to block the door.
37. The floodwaters began to block the roads.
38. I need to block out some time for exercise.
39. The coach taught the players how to block effectively.
40. The new policy will block harmful substances from entering.
41. She tried to block her fear before the presentation.
42. The traffic cones were used to block off the area.
43. He had to block his ears to avoid hearing the argument.
44. The protesters will block the main road for their cause.
45. He could not block out the sound of the alarm.
46. The security team will block all unauthorized entries.
47. She used a screen to block the sunlight.
48. They had to block the pathway for safety reasons.
49. The players were trained to block the ball during practice.
50. The software will block malicious websites.
51. I will block out the noise with music.
52. The fence was built to block stray animals from entering.
53. He felt a desire to block out the chaos around him.
54. The authorities decided to block the event due to safety concerns.
55. She had to block her schedule for the conference.
56. The wall was constructed to block the wind from entering.
57. They will block the access to the restricted area.
58. He tried to block the hateful comments online.
59. The fire department had to block the road to extinguish the fire.
60. She wanted to block any distractions while studying.
61. The city will block the street for the marathon.
62. He managed to block the punch during the fight.
63. The team needed to block the opponent's final move.
64. They will block off the section of the store for clearance.
65. The app can block unwanted notifications.
66. He felt the need to block the negativity in his life.
67. The construction crew will block the area for repairs.
68. She decided to block the memory of the incident.
69. The police were called to block the crowd.
70. He needed to block time for his personal projects.
71. The tall building will block the view of the sunset.
72. They will block the driveway for the delivery.
73. The teacher will block off time for group discussions.
74. She used her body to block the door.
75. The city plans to block the road for construction.
76. He tried to block the noise with earplugs.
77. The team worked to block the competitor's strategy.
78. The organization aims to block misinformation online.
79. He will block his calendar for the important meeting.
80. The curtains were drawn to block the morning light.
81. They had to block off the path due to flooding.
82. She decided to block the negative influences in her life.
83. He could not block out the pain he felt.
84. The police were deployed to block access to the area.
85. The coach instructed the players to block the shots.
86. The volunteers will block the streets for the event.
87. She tried to block the distractions while studying.
88. The authorities had to block the event for safety.
89. He needed to block out time for relaxation.
90. The firefighters had to block the flames from spreading.
91. She felt compelled to block out her fears.
92. The road was blocked due to construction work.
93. They decided to block the entrance to the building.
94. He tried to block out the chaos around him.
95. The app will block ads that are not relevant.
96. She wanted to block the memory of her past.
97. The team was trained to block various attacks.
98. The government will block harmful imports.
99. He had to block the incoming calls during the meeting.
100. The wall was built to block the strong winds.