Definition
Excluded from interacting with someone on social media after they have used the block function against you. You cannot follow them, see their posts, or send them messages, and your previous messages or comments may become invisible to them.
Example Usage
I tried to check her profile but I realized I was blocked when I got an error message.
Origin
Standard social media terminology dating back to early blocking features on platforms like Facebook and Twitter in the 2000s.
Fun Fact
Different platforms handle blocking differently—some hide blocked accounts from search results entirely, while others simply prevent interaction.
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