clog up

uncountable · transitive and intransitive · phrasal, separable

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

ruФразовый глагол, означающий блокировать или быть заблокированным, препятствуя нормальному потоку или функционированию чего-либо.esVerbo compuesto que significa obstruir o ser obstruido, impidiendo el flujo o funcionamiento normal de algo.frVerbe à particule signifiant obstruer ou être obstrué, empêchant le flux ou le fonctionnement normal de quelque chose.dePartikelverb, das bedeutet, etwas zu blockieren oder verstopfen, sodass der normale Fluss oder die Funktion von etwas behindert wird; auch: sich verstopfen oder blockiert werden.ptVerbo frasal que significa bloquear ou ficar bloqueado, impedindo o fluxo ou o funcionamento normal de algo. Em português, é usado para falar de entupimento ou obstrução de canos, vias, máquinas ou sistemas.zh指堵塞或使某物堵塞，阻碍其正常流动或运作。arفعل مركب يعني سدّ شيء أو انسداده بحيث يُعاق حركته أو تدفقه أو عمله الطبيعي.

1. Block or obstruct informal

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

   • 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.

   ruЗабиватьesobstruirfrboucher, obstruerdeVerstopfenptEntupirzh堵塞arيسدّ

   Synonyms: blockblock upchokeclogcongestdamjamobstructplugstop up

   Antonyms: clearfreeopenunblockunclog

2. Slow down or hinder informal

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

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

   ruЗамедлять или препятствоватьesobstruir o ralentizarfrengorger, ralentirdeVerlangsamen oder behindernptRetardar ou impedirzh阻碍或拖慢arإبطاء أو إعاقة

   Synonyms: blockbog downencumberhamperimpedeobstructslow down

   Antonyms: accelerateaidexpeditefacilitatespeed

• clogged up past participle
• clogged up past simple
• clogging up present participle
• clogs up third person singular

Base verb: clog