(nautical) To temporarily stop the movement of a rope through a block by jamming the sheave with the hauling rope; a pull on the rope releases it.

(intransitive) to obstruct, hinder, or interfere

(idiomatic) The rumour or news going around on the Internet, in business, on the street, or in social circles.

Some tasks may be accomplished more easily by two (or more) people working together than by one working alone.

(idiomatic) To defer action or decision until another matter is finished or resolved. / (idiomatic) To await a seemingly inevitable event, especially one that is not desirable.

(US, idiomatic) On an automobile (especially those produced from 1939 through the mid-1970s), a three-speed manual transmission whose gearshift lever is mounted on the steering column.

Forget about it; a disgusted or frustrated dismissal of something.

(idiomatic) To ease up on after inflicting great punishment.

(baseball, of the offensive team) To manage easily to hit pitching by the starting and relief pitchers of the opposing team, despite the types of pitches thrown or the skill of the pitchers.

(idiomatic) To fail to be completed, particularly for lack of interest; to be left out, to suffer from neglect.