bloqueig — meaning in English
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English meaning
- block noun A solid piece of a hard material, usually with flat sides.
- blockade noun The act of sealing off a place, especially by sea, to stop goods or people moving in or out.
- deadlock noun A complete standstill caused by two equally matched sides refusing to give way.
- standoff noun A tense confrontation in which neither side backs down or advances.
- stoppage noun A pause or halt of some activity.
Senses
bloqueig is used for these senses in English:
- blockade (by extension) Any form of formal isolation or inhibition of something, especially with the force of law or arms.
- deadlock A standstill resulting from the opposition of two evenly matched forces; a stalemate or impasse.
- standoff A deadlocked confrontation between antagonists.
- stoppage Something that forms an obstacle to continued activity; a blockage or obstruction.
block — full definition
- noun A solid piece of a hard material, usually with flat sides.
- noun A section of a city bounded by streets, or the distance along one such section.
- noun Something that stops progress or prevents access.
- verb To obstruct or prevent something from passing or happening.
- verb To stop someone from contacting you online.
blockade — full definition
- noun The act of sealing off a place, especially by sea, to stop goods or people moving in or out.
- verb To seal off a place in order to cut off supplies or movement.