clog up

• Partikelverb, das bedeutet, etwas zu blockieren oder verstopfen, sodass der normale Fluss oder die Funktion von etwas behindert wird; auch: sich verstopfen oder blockiert werden.

A phrasal verb meaning to block or become blocked, preventing the normal flow or function of something.

unzählbar · transitiv und intransitiv · Phrasal, trennbar

1. Block or obstructinformal

   To become blocked or cause something to become blocked so that nothing can pass through.

   Verstopfen

   • Hair often clogs up the shower drain.
   • The heavy rain clogged up the city's drainage system.
   • Old grease can clog up the kitchen pipes.

   Synonymeblockblock upchokeclogcongestdamjamobstructplugstop up

   Antonymeclearfreeopenunblockunclog

2. Slow down or hinderinformal

   To cause a process or system to become slow or stop working effectively.

   Verlangsamen oder behindern

   • Too many applications clogged up the server.
   • Unnecessary paperwork clogs up the administrative process.
   • Emotional baggage can clog up your ability to think clearly.

   Synonymeblockbog downencumberhamperimpedeobstructslow down

   Antonymeaccelerateaidexpeditefacilitatespeed

Grundverbclog