blockage

noun
UK: /ˈblɒkɪdʒ/
US: /ˈblɑːkɪdʒ/

  1. Something that stops movement or flow through a pipe, road, or other passage.

    1. The blockage stopped the water. [ ] [ ]
    2. The road blockage caused a major traffic jam during the morning commute. [ ] [ ]

  2. The act of blocking something; the state of being blocked.

    1. Clearing the blockage is our first priority. [ ] [ ]
    2. Doctors discovered a blockage in one of the patient's main arteries. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

obstruction barrier impediment occlusion

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "blockage" in English means: Something that stops movement or flow through a pipe, road, or other passage., The act of blocking something; the state of being blocked..

The phonetic transcription of "blockage" is /ˈblɒkɪdʒ/ in British English and /ˈblɑːkɪdʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "blockage": obstruction, barrier, impediment, occlusion.

Example usage of "blockage": "The blockage stopped the water.". More examples on the page.