Block-book
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌblɒkˈbʊk/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Block-book is a verb meaning (transitive) To book (“reserve in advance”) a large number of (hotel rooms, tickets, or other items) at one time.
Meaning
(transitive) To book (“reserve in advance”) a large number of (hotel rooms, tickets, or other items) at one time.
Example Sentences
We’ve block-booked three rows of seats at the theatre.
The sixteen artists and artisans who were building the mural under Valis's direction did not live on site. They were block-booked for six months at the Vineyard Hills Inn.
He adds that NR was constantly frustrated by its inability to get access to the Melton track. "NR seems to struggle in terms of managing its customer base – Bombardier and Alstom block-book the place.
Studio time is very expensive and furthermore setting up of a studio with all of the necessary programme specific sets and lighting is time consuming. Therefore, VYP often block-books a studio for several days at a time, or even for 2 weeks at a time.
Word Forms
- block-books
- block-booking
- block-booked
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include book, book-keep, bookplate, book-match, page, docket.
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