What are the definitions of “block in”?
Learn how to use these expressions through these examples
- 1Park a car and obstruct another car.
I couldn't drive here this morning because someone had BLOCKED me IN.
- 2Shade or fill in.
He BLOCKED IN the events in his calendar.
What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “block in”?
The most common meaning of the phrasal verb block in is to park a car in such a way that it obstructs another car from moving. For example, it can mean parking too close to another car, making it difficult for the other driver to leave.
What are the different verb forms of “block in”?
| Root Verb | block in |
| Third Person Singular Present | blocks in |
| Present Participle | blocking in |
| Simple Past | blocked in |
| Past Participle | blocked in |
Example
Please don't block in my car when you park.
Example
He always blocks in other cars when he parks.
Example
She is blocking in the car next to her.
Example
Yesterday, they blocked in my car, and I couldn't leave.
Example
My car was blocked in by another vehicle.
What kind of phrasal verb is “block in”?
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a transitive and intransitive verb? - A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.) - An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)
Transitive verb
“block in” is a transitive phrasal verb because it requires a direct object to complete its meaning. The direct object specifies what is being removed, obtained, or eliminated.
Example
She blocked in my car with her truck.
Example
He blocked my car in when he parked.
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb? - A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle. - An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.
Inseparable
“block in” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.
Example
She blocked in my car with her truck.
Example
He blocked my car in when he parked.
What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “block in”?
Good things to know
Does “block in” have an informal or formal tone?
Block in is a neutral phrasal verb that can be used in both informal and formal contexts. It is appropriate for everyday conversations, as well as more formal settings, depending on the specific context.
