blocked

• Décrit quelque chose qui est bloqué ou privé de la possibilité de bouger ou de fonctionner.

Describes something that is obstructed or prevented from moving or functioning.

1. Obstructed physicallyA2formal

   Prevented from moving or being used due to an obstacle.

   Obstrué physiquement

   • The road is blocked due to construction.
   • The drain is blocked with leaves.
   • The entrance was blocked by a fallen tree.

   Synonymesbarredcloggedcongestedimpededjammedobstructedpluggedstopped

   Antonymesclearopenunobstructed

2. Prevented from accessingB1informal

   Restricted from accessing a service, website, or communication.

   bloqué (accès refusé)

   • My account has been blocked due to suspicious activity.
   • The website is blocked in this country.
   • He blocked me on social media after the argument.

   Synonymesbannedbarredforbiddeninaccessibleprohibitedrestrictedshut outunavailable

   Antonymesaccessibleavailableopenunrestricted

3. Unable to functionB2informal

   Describing a mental or physical state where normal function is hindered.

   bloqué (incapable de fonctionner)

   • My mind is completely blocked; I can't think of any ideas.
   • His nose is blocked because of a cold.
   • The writer felt creatively blocked and couldn't finish the novel.

   Synonymesimpairedincapacitatedparalyzedstuck

   Antonymesfunctionaloperationalunimpededworking

• Verbe désignant l'action de barrer le passage, d'empêcher le mouvement ou la progression, ou d'arrêter quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of obstructing, preventing movement or progress, or stopping something from happening.

1. Obstruct or prevent movementA2formal

   To stop something from moving or passing through.

   Bloquer, empêcher le passage

   • A fallen tree blocked the road.
   • The police blocked the entrance to the building.
   • He blocked the ball with his hand.

   Synonymesbarcheckcloghaltimpedeobstructpreventstopthwart

   Antonymesclearfreeopenunblockunclog

2. Prevent or hinderB1formal

   To stop something from happening or progressing.

   Empêcher / faire obstacle

   • The new law blocks the sale of certain chemicals.
   • Her application was blocked due to missing documents.
   • The firewall blocked the suspicious website.

   Synonymesbarcheckfrustratehalthamperimpedeobstructpreventstopstymiethwart

   Antonymesadvanceallowencourageexpeditefacilitatepromote

3. Block in sportsB1informal

   To stop an opponent's shot or movement in a game.

   Bloquer (en sport)

   • The goalkeeper blocked the penalty kick.
   • He blocked his opponent's punch in the boxing match.
   • She blocked the pass and stole the ball.

   Synonymescheckdeflectinterceptobstructparrystoptackle

   Antonymesallowpermit

Variantes phrasalblock offblock outblock up