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    blocking

    US /'blɒkɪŋ/

    ・

    UK /'blɒkɪŋ/

    A2
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To stop from going forward or making progress
    They are blocking our street at seven for road repairs

    Video subtitles

    What does coffee do to your body? - BBC World Service

    06:18What does coffee do to your body? - BBC World Service
    • By blocking these receptors, caffeine generates the opposite effect.

      By blocking these receptors, caffeine generates the opposite effect.

    • and relaxation. By blocking these receptors, caffeine 

      and relaxation. By blocking these receptors, caffeine 

    B2

    4 Things Cats Do When They’re Unhappy With Their Owner

    03:524 Things Cats Do When They’re Unhappy With Their Owner
    • The cat will express her dissatisfaction by interrupting the owner, such as climbing up his body or blocking his view.

      The cat will express her dissatisfaction by interrupting the owner, such as climbing up his body or blocking his view.

    • such as climbing up his body or blocking his view.

      such as climbing up his body or blocking his view.

    A2

    How To Eradicate One Of Our Deadliest Enemies – Gene Drive & Malaria

    07:04How To Eradicate One Of Our Deadliest Enemies – Gene Drive & Malaria
    • If we were to release enough engineered mosquitoes into the wild to mate with normal mosquitoes, the malaria-blocking genes would spread extremely quickly.

      If we were to release enough engineered mosquitoes into the wild to mate with normal mosquitoes, the malaria-blocking genes would spread extremely quickly.

    • The malaria-blocking genes would spread extremely quickly.

      The malaria-blocking genes would spread extremely quickly.

    B1

    BBC 6 Minute English July 30, 2015 - What are gibbons singing about? (Subtitle not corrected yet)

    06:05BBC 6 Minute English July 30, 2015 - What are gibbons singing about? (Subtitle not corrected yet)
    • and suddenly a bunch of monkeys jumped out of nowhere, blocking my path.

      and suddenly a bunch of monkeys jumped out of nowhere, blocking my path.

    • and suddenly a bunch of monkeys jumped out of nowhere, blocking my path.

      and suddenly a bunch of monkeys jumped out of nowhere, blocking my path.

    B1

    Smoking is Awesome

    11:45Smoking is Awesome
    • The likelihood of a blood clot blocking a critical passage in the body rises enormously, which can eventually cause a heart attack or a stroke.

      The likelihood of a blood clot blocking a critical passage in the body rises enormously, which can eventually cause a heart attack or a stroke.

    • The likelihood of a blood clot blocking a critical passage in the body rises enormously, which can eventually cause a heart attack or a stroke.

      The likelihood of a blood clot blocking a critical passage in the body rises enormously, which can eventually cause a heart attack or a stroke.

    B1

    Bill Gates meets Aamir Khan

    42:05Bill Gates meets Aamir Khan
    • the big man in the village, or the things sort of blocking a lot of these well-intended

      the big man in the village, or the things sort of blocking a lot of these well-intended

    • digital registration and the direct delivery of cash, circumventing some of these blocking

      digital registration and the direct delivery of cash, circumventing some of these blocking

    A2

    Why roller coaster loops aren't circular

    06:27Why roller coaster loops aren't circular
    • On it, you come around this bend that's full of trees blocking your view,

      On it, you come around this bend that's full of trees blocking your view,

    • On it, you come around this bend that's full of trees blocking your view,

      On it, you come around this bend that's full of trees blocking your view,

    B2

    How I Plan and Organise my Week To Get Things Done

    06:46How I Plan and Organise my Week To Get Things Done
    • I've tried using Pinterest templates, I've tried getting physical planners, I've tried blocking out all of the time in my calendar.

      I've tried using Pinterest templates, I've tried getting physical planners, I've tried blocking out all of the time in my calendar.

    • I've tried using Pinterest templates, I've tried getting physical planners, I've tried blocking out all of the time in my calendar.

      I've tried using Pinterest templates, I've tried getting physical planners, I've tried blocking out all of the time in my calendar.

    A2

    Shania Yan - Sunshine in the Rain ( Lyric Video)

    03:36Shania Yan - Sunshine in the Rain ( Lyric Video)
    • Stone clouds of grey blocking me out from your way Can I get through the wire?

      Stone clouds of grey blocking me out from your way Can I get through the wire?

    • Stone clouds of grey blocking me out from your way Did you know you broke my heart when you said I'll never love again It's soon too late It's soon too late I wanted to back in time and hold your hand in mine Had I known you were in pain, I'd be your sunshine in the rain I will light your darkest days, so trust me baby let me stay I promise you'll be okay cause I will be yours I wanted to back in time and hold your hand in mine Had I known you were in pain, I'd be your sunshine in the rain If I can turn back the time, then maybe it'll be like Had I known you were in pain, I'll be your sunshine in the rain I will chase your fears away, so hold my hand don't be afraid I promise you'll be okay So let me be yours forever till the end

      Stone clouds of grey blocking me out from your way Did you know you broke my heart when you said I'll never love again It's soon too late It's soon too late I wanted to back in time and hold your hand in mine Had I known you were in pain, I'd be your sunshine in the rain I will light your darkest days, so trust me baby let me stay I promise you'll be okay cause I will be yours I wanted to back in time and hold your hand in mine Had I known you were in pain, I'd be your sunshine in the rain If I can turn back the time, then maybe it'll be like Had I known you were in pain, I'll be your sunshine in the rain I will chase your fears away, so hold my hand don't be afraid I promise you'll be okay So let me be yours forever till the end

    A2

    How Marijuana Completely Changes Your Sleep

    08:07How Marijuana Completely Changes Your Sleep
    • Caffeine actually binds to the same receptors effectively blocking adenosine, which is why it can keep you alert.

      Caffeine actually binds to the same receptors effectively blocking adenosine, which is why it can keep you alert.

    • Caffeine actually binds to the same receptors, effectively blocking adenosine, which is why it can keep you alert.

      Caffeine actually binds to the same receptors, effectively blocking adenosine, which is why it can keep you alert.

    B2