Meaning & Definition of word "Blocked"

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    Blocked

    /blɒkt/

    verb:

    • 1. Past tense of 'block'; to obstruct or prevent movement.
      • Example: The fallen tree blocked the road, making it impassable.
    • 2. To obstruct access to a place, passage, or resource.
      • Example: She blocked him on social media to avoid further conflict.
    • 3. To impede or prevent the progress of something.
      • Example: The player was blocked by the defender, preventing him from scoring.

    adjective:

    • 1. Obstructed or unable to be passed through or accessed.
      • Example: The blocked drain caused water to accumulate in the street.
    • 2. Not functioning or unable to be accessed due to obstruction.
      • Example: The website was blocked by the network administrator for security reasons.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb block, meaning to obstruct.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    blocked off:

    to prevent access to a specific area.

    blocked arteries:

    narrowed blood vessels due to plaque buildup.

    blocked message:

    a message that cannot be sent or received.

    Related Words

    block:

    to obstruct or prevent passage.

    barrier:

    a structure that impedes progress or access.

    obstruction:

    the act of obstructing or the state of being obstructed.

    Slang Meanings of blocked

    Meaning: out of contact

    Example Sentence: I feel so blocked since I've been avoiding social media.

    Meaning: unreachable

    Example Sentence: If I’m blocked, just send me a text instead.