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Meanings of blocked in English

Closed to traffic.

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Completely obstructed or closed off.

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Usage of blocked in English
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Last year, the government blocked several new proposals for coal liquefaction facilities.
The Guardian
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A week ago, the situation following June's inconclusive elections was completely blocked.
The Irish Times
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Question 4: The country of Pakistan blocked access to Facebook this week.
Reuters
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This right of way is effectively blocked off six days a week.
The Irish Times
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Poland, helped by Spain, blocked attempts to approve a constitution last year.
The Irish Times
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YouTube, for instance, is often blocked during high-level political events in China.
Reuters
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Officials in December cleared protest camps which had blocked several main roads.
Radio NZ
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Several exchange mergers have been blocked in recent years by national regulators.
Reuters
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Lorq moved left to see; then right when the left was blocked.
Nova
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Young protesters pelted police with stones and blocked access to the area.
Reuters
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Mr Piukala said access could now be blocked to social media users.
Radio NZ
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The offer would likely be blocked by Turkish regulatory authorities, analysts said.
Reuters
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State and federal judges blocked the most restrictive laws from taking effect.
Reuters
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The U.S. delegation has often blocked proposed Security Council statements condenming Israel.
Reuters
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But it carries conditions and could be blocked by Europe's competition authorities.
The Irish Times
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Dual citizens are blocked from national elected office under Australia's 117-year-old constitution.
Reuters
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