blockage

• Obstruction qui bloque ou remplit un passage, comme dans un tuyau ou un conduit, ou l'action ou l'état qui provoque une telle obstruction.

A noun referring to an obstruction that blocks or fills a passage, such as in a pipe or tube, or the act or condition of causing such an obstruction.

1. Physical obstructionB2formal

   The condition of being blocked or filled with an obstruction, preventing flow or passage.

   Obstruction physique

   • The blockage in the pipe caused the water to overflow.
   • Doctors removed a blockage from the patient's artery.
   • A blockage in the drainage system led to flooding in the street.

   Synonymesbarrierblockblockingclogcongestionobstructionocclusionplugstopstoppage

   Antonymesclearanceflowopeningpassage

2. Obstruction in a tube or pipeB2formal

   An object or substance that blocks a pipe, tube, or passageway.

   Obstruction d'un conduit

   • The plumber cleared the blockage from the kitchen sink.
   • A hair blockage was found in the shower drain.
   • Tree roots caused a blockage in the sewer line.

   Synonymesblockclogobstructionocclusionplugstoppage

3. Act of blockingC1formal

   The action or process of blocking something.

   Action de bloquer

   • The blockage of the road by protesters caused major delays.
   • The blockage of the canal prevented ships from passing.
   • The blockage of the ventilation system was a safety hazard.

   Synonymesblockingcloggingobstructionocclusionstoppage