blocked
UK: blɒkt | US: blɑːkt
adj. obstructed; prevented from moving or functioning
adj. (of a passage or pipe) filled so nothing can pass
vt. (past tense of "block") to obstruct or stop something
The word "blocked" derives from the Middle English "blok," meaning a log or solid piece of wood, which evolved to signify obstruction. The suffix "-ed" marks it as a past participle, indicating a completed action of obstruction. The concept of "blocking" metaphorically extended from physical barriers (e.g., blocked roads) to abstract hindrances (e.g., blocked progress).
The drain was blocked by leaves after the storm.
Her phone number is blocked to prevent spam calls.
The legislation was blocked by opposition parties.
His creativity felt blocked after weeks of stress.
The soccer player blocked the opponent's shot effortlessly.