† ˈoblocate,v.Obs.rare—0. [f. L. oblocāt-, ppl. stem of (post-cl.) oblocāre, f.ob- (ob- 1 a) + locāre to let out on hire: see locate.] trans. To let out on hire. So † obloˈcation. 1623Cockeram, Oblocate, to set out to hire. Oblocation, a setting out to hire.