blocked

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

ruОписывает что-то, что заблокировано или лишено возможности двигаться или функционировать.esDescribe algo que está bloqueado o privado de la posibilidad de moverse o funcionar.frDécrit quelque chose qui est bloqué ou privé de la possibilité de bouger ou de fonctionner.deBeschreibt etwas, das blockiert oder daran gehindert ist, sich zu bewegen oder zu funktionieren.ptDescreve algo que foi bloqueado, impedido de se mover ou de funcionar, ou que teve o acesso barrado.zh形容某物被阻塞、阻挡或无法移动、运作或通过。arيصف شيئًا مسدودًا أو مُعاقًا أو ممنوعًا من الحركة أو العمل. يشمل المعنى: السدّ المادي، والمنع، والتعطيل، وتوقّف الوظيفة.

1. Obstructed physically A2 formal

   Prevented from moving or being used due to an obstacle.

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

   ruЗаблокированныйesbloqueado físicamentefrObstrué physiquementdeBlockiertptBloqueadozh被阻塞的arمسدود

   Synonymes: barredcloggedcongestedimpededjammedobstructedpluggedstopped

   Antonymes: clearopenunobstructed

2. Prevented from accessing B1 informal

   Restricted from accessing a service, website, or communication.

   • 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.

   ruЗаблокированныйesBloqueado (acceso restringido)frbloqué (accès refusé)deBlockiertptBloqueadozh被封锁的arمحجوب

   Synonymes: bannedbarredforbiddeninaccessibleprohibitedrestrictedshut outunavailable

   Antonymes: accessibleavailableopenunrestricted

3. Unable to function B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruЗаблокированныйesBloqueadofrbloqué (incapable de fonctionner)deBlockiertptBloqueadozh受阻的arمُعَطَّل

   Synonymes: impairedincapacitatedparalyzedstuck

   Antonymes: functionaloperationalunimpededworking

• more blocked comparative form
• most blocked superlative form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по преграждению, предотвращению движения или прогресса, или остановке чего-либо.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de obstruir, impedir el movimiento o el progreso, o detener algo.frVerbe désignant l'action de barrer le passage, d'empêcher le mouvement ou la progression, ou d'arrêter quelque chose.deVerb, das bezeichnet, etwas zu versperren, den Weg oder Fortgang zu verhindern oder etwas aufzuhalten.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de impedir a passagem, o movimento ou o progresso, ou de fazer algo parar.zh动词，表示阻挡、妨碍运动或进展，或使某事物停止。arفعل يُستخدم للإشارة إلى منع الحركة أو التقدم أو وقف شيء ما أو اعتراضه.

1. Obstruct or prevent movement A2 formal

   To stop something from moving or passing through.

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

   ruБлокироватьesbloquear/obstruir el pasofrBloquer, empêcher le passagedeBlockierenptBloquearzh阻挡arسدّ الطريق

   Synonymes: barcheckcloghaltimpedeobstructpreventstopthwart

   Antonymes: clearfreeopenunblockunclog

2. Prevent or hinder B1 formal

   To stop something from happening or progressing.

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

   ruБлокироватьesbloquear, impedirfrEmpêcher / faire obstacledeblockierenptBloquearzh阻止arمنع أو إعاقة

   Synonymes: barcheckfrustratehalthamperimpedeobstructpreventstopstymiethwart

   Antonymes: advanceallowencourageexpeditefacilitatepromote

3. Block in sports B1 informal

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

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

   ruБлокироватьesBloquear en deportesfrBloquer (en sport)deBlockenptBloquearzh阻挡arصدّ في الرياضة

   Synonymes: checkdeflectinterceptobstructparrystoptackle

   Antonymes: allowpermit

• blocked past participle
• blocked past simple
• blocking present participle
• blocks third person singular

Variantes phrasal: block offblock outblock up