bloqueo — meaning in English
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English meaning
- blockade noun The act of sealing off a place, especially by sea, to stop goods or people moving in or out.
- clog noun A type of shoe with a thick, stiff sole, traditionally made of wood.
- interlock verb To fit or lock securely together with another part.
- screen noun A flat surface on a device or in a cinema on which images or text are displayed.
- stoppage noun A pause or halt of some activity.
Senses
bloqueo 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.
- clog A weight, such as a log or block of wood, attached to a person or animal to hinder motion.
- interlock A safety device that prevents activation in unsafe conditions.
- logjam (figuratively) A clog or such jam or mess that halts or greatly delays progress.
- screen (basketball) An offensive tactic in which a player stands so as to block a defender from reaching a teammate.
- stoppage Something that forms an obstacle to continued activity; a blockage or obstruction.
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.
clog — full definition
- noun A type of shoe with a thick, stiff sole, traditionally made of wood.
- noun A blockage that prevents something from flowing or passing through.
- verb To block or slow down a passage, often with "up."