blɑˈkeɪd blɒˈkeɪd ɪmˈbæ.ɹəs ˈhɪndə ˈhɪndɚ əbˈstɹʌkt ˈstaɪmi ˈstaɪmi

hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of His brother blocked him at every turn a thwarting and distressing situation a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole