blocked
Произношение: [blɑkt]
Контекст: «obstruction»
(verb) to stop something from moving or working. When something is blocked, it means it's not able to go where it normally would. It's like when a toy car can’t roll down a ramp because something is in the way.
Пример
I blocked the doorway with a chair so my little brother can't sneak out.
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The door was not blocked, and we were able to walk through easily.
Пример
What happened when you blocked the path?
Контекст: «obstruction»
(adjective) when something is unable to move or work because there is something in the way. It's like when a water pipe has something stuck in it, making the water unable to flow.
Пример
The blocked drain caused the water to overflow onto the floor.
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The drain was clear, and the water flowed without any issues.
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Is the drain still blocked, or can the water flow freely now?
Контекст: «communication»
(verb) to prevent someone from contacting or communicating with you. If you block someone, you don’t want them to talk to you anymore, like when you don’t want to play with someone at recess.
Пример
I blocked that mean person online so I wouldn’t see their comments anymore.
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I didn’t block her, so she could keep sending me messages.
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Did you block him because he was bothering you?
Контекст: «mental state»
(adjective) when someone is unable to think clearly or remember something. It’s like when you forget what you wanted to say during a test.
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I felt blocked during the exam and couldn't remember any of my answers.
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I didn't feel blocked at all; I remembered everything I studied.
Пример
Have you ever felt blocked during a big test?