noun
blocker
BLO-kuh
Blocker (noun) means someone or something that obstructs or prevents progress. Example: “The missing signature was the last blocker before launch.”
noun
1
Someone or something that obstructs or prevents progress.
"The missing signature was the last blocker before launch."
2
A player whose role is to physically obstruct an opponent.
"The blocker cleared a path for the running back."
3
An app or tool that prevents unwanted content, such as an ad blocker.
"She installed a blocker to stop pop-up ads."
How to use blocker
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething or someone that stops progress, whether in sport, software, or a project.
Common pairings
ad blocker
a blocker to progress
offensive blocker
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Word forms
- Plural
- blockers
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The missing signature was the last _____ before launch.
Etymology
Formed from block plus the agent suffix -er.
Synonyms
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blocking agent
Rhymes for blocker
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What does “blocker” mean?
The word “blocker” means someone or something that obstructs or prevents progress. In plain terms, something or someone that stops progress, whether in sport, software, or a project.
How do you pronounce “blocker”?
“Blocker” is pronounced BLO-kuh (/ˈblɑkɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “blocker” in a sentence?
Here is “blocker” used in a sentence: “The missing signature was the last blocker before launch.”
What part of speech is “blocker”?
“Blocker” is a noun.
How many meanings does “blocker” have?
“Blocker” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone or something that obstructs or prevents progress.
