1. In computing, operations that pause or suspend execution of a program until a specific condition is met or a resource becomes available
Reading from a file descriptor is a blocking operation that waits for data to be available.
Ler de um descritor de arquivo é uma operação de bloqueio que aguarda dados disponíveis.
2. In military or security contexts, tactical operations designed to prevent movement or access through a specific area
The police implemented blocking operations at all entrances to contain the suspect.
A polícia implementou operações de bloqueio em todas as entradas para conter o suspeito.