Block in

verb

To prevent someone from moving by placing obstacles around them.

My car was blocked in by two other vehicles, so I couldn't leave.
Visual representation of "block in" - To prevent someone from moving by placing obstacles around them.

Often appears as...

  • blocked in by cars
  • blocked in by crowd
verb

To sketch the main features of something as a guide for later additions or details.

The artist blocked in the rough outline of the portrait before adding the finer details.
Visual representation of "block in" - To sketch the main features of something as a guide for later additions or details.

Often appears as...

  • blocked in sketch
  • blocked in outline

Usage tips

Technical

verb

To schedule or plan something in a particular period of time.

I've blocked in a meeting for us next Tuesday afternoon.
Visual representation of "block in" - To schedule or plan something in a particular period of time.

Often appears as...

  • blocked in meeting
  • blocked in appointment
verb

To prevent someone from moving by placing obstacles around them.

My car was blocked in by two other vehicles, so I couldn't leave.
Visual representation of "block in" - To prevent someone from moving by placing obstacles around them.

Often appears as...

  • blocked in by cars
  • blocked in by crowd
verb

To sketch the main features of something as a guide for later additions or details.

The artist blocked in the rough outline of the portrait before adding the finer details.
Visual representation of "block in" - To sketch the main features of something as a guide for later additions or details.

Often appears as...

  • blocked in sketch
  • blocked in outline

Usage tips

Technical

verb

To schedule or plan something in a particular period of time.

I've blocked in a meeting for us next Tuesday afternoon.
Visual representation of "block in" - To schedule or plan something in a particular period of time.

Often appears as...

  • blocked in meeting
  • blocked in appointment
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Visual representation of "block in"
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Physical Obstruction

Use it when something physical is preventing movement, often causing annoyance or plans to change.

Illustration for Physical Obstruction
I was late because my car got blocked in by a delivery truck.
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Asking for Help

You might use the phrase to ask someone to move their vehicle or an object that's causing the block.

Illustration for Asking for Help
Could you please move your car? You've blocked me in.
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Unexpected Delays

Indicates a situation may lead to being late or changing plans, suggesting an inconvenience.

Illustration for Unexpected Delays
Text your boss if you're blocked in; they'll understand the delay.
Visual representation of the word "Block in"

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