stopped-up

• Beschreibt etwas, das blockiert oder verstopft ist; wird oft für Rohre, Abflüsse oder Nasennebenhöhlen verwendet.

Describes something that is blocked or clogged, often used for pipes, drains, or nasal passages.

1. Blocked noseA2informal

   Describing a nasal passage that is obstructed, often due to congestion or a cold.

   Verstopfte Nase

   • I have a stopped-up nose because of my allergies.
   • She couldn't breathe well with her stopped-up nose.
   • A stopped-up nose makes it hard to sleep at night.

   Synonymeblockedcloggedcongestedpluggedstuffy

   Antonymeclear

2. Clogged or obstructedB1informal

   Describing a narrow opening or passage that is filled or blocked, preventing flow.

   Verstopft

   • The drain is stopped-up with hair and soap.
   • He tried to clear the stopped-up pipe with a plunger.
   • A stopped-up fuel line caused the engine to stall.

   Synonymeblockedchokedcloggedcongestedjammedobstructedpluggedstuffed

   Antonymeclearfreeopenpassableuncloggedunobstructed