blockage

• Substantivo que designa um obstáculo que bloqueia ou entope uma passagem, como em um tubo ou canal, ou a ação ou o estado que causa esse obstáculo.

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.

   Obstrução

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbarrierblockblockingclogcongestionobstructionocclusionplugstopstoppage

   Antônimosclearanceflowopeningpassage

2. Obstruction in a tube or pipeB2formal

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

   Obstrução

   • 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.

   Sinônimosblockclogobstructionocclusionplugstoppage

3. Act of blockingC1formal

   The action or process of blocking something.

   Bloqueio

   • 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.

   Sinônimosblockingcloggingobstructionocclusionstoppage