🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Blockierer

Pronunciation / Transliteration: /ˈblɔkɪʁɐ/

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Blocker/ˈblɒk.ər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Ein bürokratischer Blocker verzögert die Genehmigung."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person or thing that blocks, obstructs, or prevents something from progressing or happening.

    "The lack of final approval from the legal department is the main blocker for our product launch."
  2. 2

    In sports, a player whose role is to obstruct opposing players.

    "The defensive blocker successfully cleared the path for the running back."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'blocker' originates from the verb 'to block', which comes from the Middle English 'blocken', derived from the Old French 'bloquer', meaning to obstruct or impede. The evolution of the term reflects a shift from physical obstruction to metaphorical uses in various fields, including medicine and technology.

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