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blocked

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈbɫɑkt// UK //blˈɒkt// blocked Slang

v. to stop someone from contacting you or seeing your posts on social media. You do this when you do not want to hear from that person anymore.

v. to prevent a specific user from contacting one's account or viewing one's digital content. Transitive — requires a direct object representing the person or account being restricted.


SIMPLE

I blocked him because he kept sending me spam.

CONTEXTUAL

After their argument, she blocked his number and his social media profiles to ensure he could no longer reach her.

COMPLEX

Digital safety experts recommend that users who experience persistent online harassment should immediately use the platform's tools to ensure the offending accounts are blocked and reported.

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The verb is transitive and takes a direct object. In a digital context, it is often used in the passive voice.

Pitfall

I blocked from himI blocked himThe verb is transitive and does not require a preposition before the person being blocked.

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