clog

/klɑɡ/
verb
  1. To block or become blocked so that nothing can pass through.
    • Leaves from the big tree clog the gutters every fall.
    • The drain in the sink clogs easily if you pour grease down it.
    • Too many cars clog the highway during rush hour.
  2. To slow down or prevent progress.
    • Unnecessary meetings can clog a team's schedule.
    • Red tape and paperwork clog the approval process.
    • Old files clog the computer's memory and make it run slowly.
Antonyms
noun
  1. A shoe with a thick, usually wooden sole.
    • She wore wooden clogs while working in the garden.
    • Traditional Dutch clogs are often painted with colorful designs.
    • The nurse changed into comfortable clogs at the end of her shift.
  2. A blockage or obstruction.
    • There is a clog in the printer that prevents the paper from feeding.
    • The mechanic found a clog in the fuel line.
    • A clog in the pipe caused the water to back up.