Definitions for Blocking
block·ing

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 2 votes

1. blocking, blocknoun

   the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.4 / 14 votes

1. blockingnoun

   The act by which something is blocked; an obstruction.

2. blockingnoun

   The precise movement and positioning of actors on a stage in order to facilitate the performance of a play, ballet, film or opera (originally planned using miniature blocks).

3. blockingnoun

   Blocks used to support (a building, etc.) temporarily.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 5 votes

1. Blocking

   of Block

2. Blockingnoun

   the act of obstructing, supporting, shaping, or stamping with a block or blocks

3. Blockingnoun

   blocks used to support (a building, etc.) temporarily

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1. Blocking

   Blocking is a theatre term that refers to the precise movement and positioning of actors on a stage in order to facilitate the performance of a play, ballet, film or opera. The term derives from the practice of 19th-century theatre directors such as Sir W. S. Gilbert who worked out the staging of a scene on a miniature stage using blocks to represent each of the actors. In contemporary theatre, the director usually determines blocking during rehearsal, telling actors where they should move for the proper dramatic effect, ensure sight lines for the audience and work with the lighting design of the scene. Each scene in a play is usually "blocked" as a unit, after which the director will move on to the next scene. The positioning of actors on stage in one scene will usually affect the possibilities for subsequent positioning unless the stage is cleared between scenes. Once all the blocking is completed a play is said to be "fully blocked" and then the process of "polishing" or refinement begins. During the blocking rehearsal usually the assistant director or the stage manager take notes about where actors are positioned and their movement patterns on stage.

Matched Categories

1. • Obstruction

How to pronounce Blocking?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Blocking in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Blocking in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of Blocking in a Sentence

1. The Chinese ship:

   The Chinese ship illuminated the green laser light twice toward the BRP Malapascua, causing temporary blindness to her crew at the bridge. The Chinese vessel also made dangerous maneuvers by approaching about 150 yards from the vessel’s starboard quarter, the deliberate blocking of the Philippine government ships to deliver food and supplies to our military personnel on board the BRP Sierra Madre is a blatant disregard for, and a clear violation of, Philippine sovereign rights in this part of the West Philippine Sea.

2. Lakshheish M Patel:

   SBI Securities seems to be cheating its traders by blocking their transactions and other stock brokers are not different. This needs to be probed, but who would do it when regulator itself protecting them

3. Erik Pevernagie:

   Some day we feel the overall picture has slipped away. Only the details of life may help to find the whole ensemble. Our worldview does not comprehend the daily events anymore. Our conception of life is no longer a key for understanding, but is, on the contrary, blocking off our insight. We can, however, create space and time for an uplifting reflection and acquire an "Identity". ("Man without Qualities" )

4. Candace Cameron Bure:

   I don't know why my kids block me on their Stories because I still see them on my other work Instagram, thanks for blocking Mom.

5. Karina Newton:

   We're definitely constantly re-evaluating our policies, but that's something we're looking at now and always, we're looking at how we can limit harm through blocking and other means, and we're also looking at the opportunity to provide accurate information.

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