programblock

noun

UK /ˈprəʊ.ɡræm.blɒk/

US /ˈproʊ.ɡræm.blɑːk/

A program block is a small group of computer instructions that work together like a team.

The teacher showed us how to snap each program block together to make the robot move.

SYNONYMS

code block instruction block command group module code segment

RELATED WORDS

programming coding block loop function

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A scheduled part of a radio or TV show.

My favorite cartoon is in the morning program block.

3. A set of activities planned for a period of time.

The camp has a sports program block after lunch.

4. A section of a computer program that can be used again and again.

We reused the same program block to draw three squares.