blockage

• Существительное, обозначающее препятствие, которое блокирует или заполняет проход, например, в трубе или канале, или действие или состояние, вызывающее такое препятствие.

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.

   Закупорка

   • 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.

   Синонимыbarrierblockblockingclogcongestionobstructionocclusionplugstopstoppage

   Антонимыclearanceflowopeningpassage

2. Obstruction in a tube or pipeB2formal

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

   Закупорка

   • 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.

   Синонимыblockclogobstructionocclusionplugstoppage

3. Act of blockingC1formal

   The action or process of blocking something.

   Блокировка

   • 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.

   Синонимыblockingcloggingobstructionocclusionstoppage