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Blokkeren

Blokkeren (Dutch for “to block”) refers to the act of preventing access, movement, or interaction in various contexts. In information technology it denotes the restriction of data flow, such as firewall rules that block specific IP addresses, content filters that block websites, or social‑media platforms that allow users to block contacts to stop them from viewing or contacting the blocker. In programming, a “blocking” operation halts the execution of a thread until a particular condition is met, for example when waiting for input or a resource to become available.

In telecommunications, call‑blocking services deny incoming calls from predetermined numbers, while in online advertising “ad‑blocking” software

The term is also used in sports. In American football a block is an intentional act of

Social and psychological research examines the effects of blocking behavior online, noting that while it can

prevents
the
display
of
banner
or
video
ads.
Legal
systems
may
employ
blocking
orders,
also
known
as
injunctions,
to
prohibit
the
dissemination
of
certain
information
or
the
execution
of
particular
actions.
using
one's
body
to
impede
an
opponent’s
progress,
while
in
basketball
a
defensive
player
may
block
a
shot
by
intercepting
the
ball’s
trajectory.
In
boxing,
a
block
refers
to
the
defensive
positioning
of
the
arms
to
absorb
an
opponent’s
strike.
protect
users
from
harassment,
it
may
also
contribute
to
echo
chambers
by
limiting
exposure
to
dissenting
viewpoints.
Overall,
blokkeren
encompasses
a
range
of
preventive
measures
across
digital,
legal,
and
physical
domains,
each
aimed
at
controlling
interaction
and
access.