BLOCKING (OFF) Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

blocking (off)

verb

present participle of block (off)

as in guarding

to disallow entry into (a place) by means of a physical barrier at the entry point the square is temporarily blocked off for the street fair

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guarding

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The film follows a Federal Marshal guarding the fiancée of an arms dealer seeking witness protection.

— Matt Donnelly, Variety, 14 July 2026
Ajayi can be utilized as a switcher on defense, taking on roles such as guarding the ball handler or the opposing big.

— Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2026

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blocking (off)

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