The act by which something is blocked; an obstruction.
"The heavy fog created a persistent blocking that delayed all flights at the airport."
In plain English: Blocking is when you stop someone from doing something by getting in their way.
"The construction blocking prevented traffic from passing through the intersection for several hours."
Usage: Use this noun to describe any physical or figurative obstacle that prevents movement, such as traffic blocking on the highway or noise blocking your concentration. It refers specifically to the state of being obstructed rather than the action of stopping someone else from doing something.
present participle of block
"The rain was blocking our view of the mountain peak."
In plain English: To block something means to get in its way so it cannot move forward or be seen.
"The large tree is blocking our view of the sunset."