Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
block-up
Verb
/ˈblɒk.ʌp/
Definition
To obstruct or impede the passage of something; to cause a blockage.
Examples
- After the rain, the debris from the landslide began to block up the road.
- He needed to block up the holes in the wall to keep the cold air out.
- Sandbags were used to block up the entrance to prevent flooding.
Meaning
To prevent something from moving freely or being accessible, often resulting in an obstruction.
Synonyms
- obstruct
- impede
- stop
- fill
- plug
