blocked
/blɑkt/
verb
- Past tense and past participle of block: to stop something from moving, flowing, or happening.
- The new law blocked the company from dumping waste in the river.
- Heavy snow blocked the mountain pass for two days.
- The goalkeeper blocked the shot with his hand.
adjective
- Prevented from moving or flowing; obstructed.
- The drain is blocked with leaves and dirt.
- Her phone showed a blocked number, so she didn't answer.
- We couldn't drive home because the road was blocked by a fallen tree.
- Unable to think clearly or make progress; stuck.
- The artist was blocked and couldn't come up with new ideas.
- I felt completely blocked when trying to write my essay.
- After hours of work, his mind was blocked and he needed a break.
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