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Blockages Meaning in English

word · lemma: blockage

ˈbɫɑkɪdʒɪz
BLAH-kij-iz
blˈɒkɪdʒɪz
BLOK-ij-iz

Definition

Blockages are things that stop something from moving through a space, like a pipe or blood vessel. The word can also be used for anything that prevents progress or flow.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used in medical or technical contexts ('blockages in arteries', 'plumbing blockages'). Less common in casual conversation. Synonyms include 'obstructions' and 'clogs'. Can be literal or metaphorical (e.g., 'mental blockages').

Example Sentences

Doctors found blockages in his arteries.

basic

There were blockages in the city’s water pipes.

basic

Blockages can stop blood from reaching the heart.

basic

We're calling a plumber because there are blockages in the kitchen sink.

natural

Stress can sometimes create mental blockages that make it hard to concentrate.

natural

After the storm, there were blockages all over the roads.

natural