May 15, 2003

block

v.

[common; from process scheduling terminology in OS theory]

1. vi. To delay or sit idle while waiting for something. We're blocking until everyone gets here. Compare busy-wait.

2. block on vt. To block, waiting for (something). Lunch is blocked on Phil's arrival.

Posted by Jargon File at May 15, 2003 10:57 AM

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