blockieren
Translation
to block, to obstruct, to jam, to freeze
Examples
Ein LKW blockiert die Straße.
A truck is blocking the road.
Er blockiert jede neue Idee.
He blocks every new idea.
Die Bremsen haben blockiert.
The brakes have locked up.
Grammar Patterns
to block ((sth.)) to block something A car is blocking the driveway.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sperren (to lock), versperren (to obstruct); Antonyms: freigeben (to release)
Etymology
From French 'bloquer', from Dutch 'blok'. An international word.
Memory Tips
This word is almost identical to the English 'to block'. Imagine a car 'blocking' the road.