blocked
Translation
blocked, obstructed, clogged
Examples
The drain is blocked again.
The drain is blocked again.
The road was blocked by a fallen tree.
The road was blocked by a fallen tree.
My view of the stage was blocked.
My view of the stage was blocked.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is blocked (sth.) is obstructed or impossible to pass through The road is blocked.
Similar Words
obstructed, clogged, jammed; Antonyms: clear, open
Etymology
From the verb 'to block', meaning to obstruct. The '-ed' suffix indicates a state resulting from an action.
Memory Tips
Imagine a large 'block' placed in a road, stopping all traffic. The road is now 'blocked'.