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    Bloqueen (en. Block)

    /bloˈken/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Prevent access or passage to something.
    When I didn't respond, he realized that the situation was blocked.
    Cuando no le respondí, se dio cuenta de que la situación estaba bloqueada.
    Interrupt or cut off communication.
    The operator decided it was better to block the call.
    El operador decidió que era mejor bloquear la llamada.
    Make a document or file inaccessible.
    The automatic system began to block suspicious files.
    El sistema automático empezó a bloquear los archivos sospechosos.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'bloquear', which comes from the French 'bloquer'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    block traffic
    impose a restriction on the movement of vehicles.
    bloquear el tráfico
    block access
    prevent someone from entering a place or a system.
    bloquear el acceso
    block a website
    make a site inaccessible from a network.
    bloquear un sitio web
    block the way
    prevent something or someone from advancing.
    bloquear el paso
    block communication
    interrupt the transmission of information between parties.
    bloquear la comunicación

    Related Words

    blockage
    Action of blocking.
    bloqueo
    blocked
    State of being closed or inaccessible.
    bloqueado
    blocker
    Element that prevents access or communication.
    bloqueador
    unblock
    Restore access or communication.
    desbloquear

    Slang Meanings

    Make someone unable to advance in a discussion.
    Whenever we try to talk, he blocks us with his comments.
    Siempre que intentamos hablar, él nos bloquea con sus comentarios.
    Stop responding or interacting with someone.
    He blocked me on social media because he didn't like my opinions.
    Me bloqueó en redes sociales porque no le gustaron mis opiniones.