clog up

• Verbo 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.

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

incontável · transitivo e intransitivo · phrasal, separável

1. Block or obstructinformal

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

   Entupir

   • 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.

   Sinônimosblockblock upchokeclogcongestdamjamobstructplugstop up

   Antônimosclearfreeopenunblockunclog

2. Slow down or hinderinformal

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

   Retardar ou impedir

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

   Sinônimosblockbog downencumberhamperimpedeobstructslow down

   Antônimosaccelerateaidexpeditefacilitatespeed

Verbo baseclog