se bloquer — meaning in English

English meaning

• hang verb To attach something at the top so it hangs down freely, or to be suspended in this way.
• lock noun A device that fastens something shut, opened only with a key, code, or similar means.

Senses

se bloquer is used for these senses in English:

• grind to a halt (intransitive, of an activity) To come to a standstill, or cease to be productive or make progress, due to an obstacle.
• hang (transitive, computing) To cause (a program or computer) to stop responding.
• lock (intransitive) To become fastened in place.
• lock up (transitive, computing) To cause (a program) to cease responding or to freeze.

hang — full definition

1. verb To attach something at the top so it hangs down freely, or to be suspended in this way.
2. verb To kill someone by suspending them by the neck.
3. verb To spend time somewhere in a relaxed, informal way (often "hang out").
4. noun A general understanding of how to do or use something.

lock — full definition

1. noun A device that fastens something shut, opened only with a key, code, or similar means.
2. verb To fasten something with a lock, or to become fixed in place.
3. noun A section of a canal enclosed by gates, used to raise or lower boats between different water levels.
4. noun A strand or tuft of hair.

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