Pronunciation: /blɑkt/
noun a barrier or obstacle that prevents movement or progress
A1 I can't see the TV because there is a blocked in front of it.
A2 The road was closed due to a blocked caused by fallen trees.
B1 The email didn't go through because of a blocked in the system.
B2 The company's website was temporarily down due to a blocked in the server.
C1 The negotiation process was delayed because of a blocked in communication channels.
C2 The project timeline was extended due to a blocked in the supply chain.
verb to obstruct or impede movement or progress
A1 The road was blocked by a fallen tree.
A2 I blocked my ex-boyfriend on social media.
B1 The company blocked access to certain websites on their network.
B2 The firewall blocked the incoming virus from infecting the computer.
C1 The government blocked the opposition party's attempts to pass new legislation.
C2 The athlete was blocked from competing in the Olympics due to a doping scandal.
adjective prevented from passing through or reaching
A1 The road was blocked by a fallen tree.
A2 The website is blocked on my school's network.
B1 The player was blocked from participating in the game due to a technical issue.
B2 The email was blocked by the spam filter.
C1 The company's access to certain websites was blocked by the government.
C2 The social media account was blocked for violating community guidelines.
formal The company's website was temporarily blocked due to a security breach.
informal I can't access the website because it's blocked.
slang I'm sorry, but you've been blocked from the group chat.
figurative His emotions were blocked off, making it hard for him to express himself.
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