Clog up Meaning in English
expression
ˈkɫɑɡ/ /ˈəp
KLAWG UHP
klˈɒɡ/ /ˈʌp
kLOG UHP
Definition
To block or fill something so that nothing can pass through, often used for pipes, drains, or roads that become too crowded or full.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, frequently used for physical blockages (pipes, toilets, traffic), but also metaphorically ('the inbox is clogged up'). Often used in passive: 'The drain is clogged up.' 'Up' emphasizes total blockage.
Spanish: atascar - obstruirPortuguese (BR): entupir - bloquearPortuguese (PT): entupir - obstruirChinese (Simplified): 堵塞Chinese (Traditional): 堵塞Hindi: जाम कर देना - अवरुद्ध कर देनाArabic: يَسُدّ - يُعيقBengali: জাম করে দেওয়া - আটকিয়ে ফেলাRussian: засорять - забиватьJapanese: 詰まらせるVietnamese: làm tắc nghẽn - làm bít kínKorean: 막히게 하다 - 막다Turkish: tıkanmak - tıkamakUrdu: بند کرنا - بند ہو جاناIndonesian: menyumbat - memampatkan
Example Sentences
Leaves can clog up the roof gutters.
basic
Grease will clog up your kitchen sink.
basic
Too many cars can clog up the highway during rush hour.
basic
My inbox is starting to clog up with unread emails.
natural
The drains always clog up when it rains hard.
natural
Try not to clog up the entrance by standing there.
natural