Meaning & Definition of word "Blocked"

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.