block in some place

block in

To prevent someone or something from moving from a certain spot. A noun or pronoun can be used between "block" and "in." I can't move my car because some jerk blocked me in! All these boxes are blocking in my tools at the back of the garage—I can't get to any of them.See also: block

block (someone or something) in some place

 and block (someone or something) into place an obstacle that prevents someone or something from getting out of something. I can't get out of my parking space. Someone blocked me in my space. Don't block in any of the other cars in the garage.See also: block, place