Block and Lay off

Block

Block verb - To close up so that no empty spaces remain.

Lay off and block are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lay off" instead a verb "Block".

Lay off

Lay off verb - To bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end.
Usage example: you need to lay off eating those jelly doughnuts, or you'll end up looking like one

Block and lay off are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Block" instead a verb "Lay off".
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