# blockage

/ˈbɫɑkɪdʒ/ (US) · /blˈɒkɪdʒ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/blockage
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

a situation where something is stopped or blocked, especially in a pipe or a body part. It prevents things from moving through normally.

For teachers: an obstruction or blockage that prevents the normal passage of a substance or object. Often used in medical contexts to describe the interruption of blood flow or the clogging of a duct.

## Examples

- The plumber found a blockage in the kitchen drain.
- Doctors performed surgery to clear the blockage in the patient's artery and restore blood flow to the leg.
- The sudden blockage of the river caused significant flooding in the valley, forcing local authorities to open emergency spillways to prevent further damage to the surrounding farmland.

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