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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

  1. noun A solid piece of a hard material, usually with flat sides.
  2. noun A section of a city bounded by streets, or the distance along one such section.
  3. noun Something that stops progress or prevents access.
  4. verb To obstruct or prevent something from passing or happening.
  5. verb To stop someone from contacting you online.

blockade — full definition

  1. noun The act of sealing off a place, especially by sea, to stop goods or people moving in or out.
  2. verb To seal off a place in order to cut off supplies or movement.

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