blockage

1. (countable, uncountable)The state or condition of being blocked.

   Blockade, Stopp, Verstopfung

   блокblok, блокадаblokada, заторzator

2. (countable)The thing that is the cause of such a state, blocking a passage.

   There was a blockage in the sewer, so we called out the plumber.

   Hindernis

   the physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction

3. Occlusion of a lumen (especially that of a blood vessel or intestine), or the thing that is causing it; as:

   (countable, uncountable)Synonym of thrombosis, thromboembolism, or embolism.

   Blockage of circulation quickly leads to ischemia.

   In selected cases, endovascular thrombectomy can quickly remove a blockage that pharmaceutical thrombolysis can't budge.

4. (countable, uncountable)Synonym of constipation (“impairment of feces passage”).

1. Use a sink strainer to catch debris and prevent blockages.

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2. Emergency exits must be kept free of blockages for public safety.

   ruВ целях общественной безопасности аварийные выходы не должны быть перекрыты. — al_ex_an_der

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3. There is a blockage in this pipe, preventing water from entering it.

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4. The doctor will examine the pelvis and rectum to feel for any blockages.

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