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blockage

[blok-ij]

noun

  1. an act of blocking. block.

  2. the state of being blocked; an obstructed condition.

    the blockage of the streets by heavy snows.

  3. something that blocks; obstruction.



blockage

/ ˈɒɪ /

noun

  1. the act of blocking or state of being blocked

  2. an object causing an obstruction

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of blockage1

First recorded in 1870–75; block + -age
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A sewer robot that monitors pipework and raises blockage alerts before flooding occurs is set for its first mission.

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After doctors discovered her condition, she underwent six surgeries to fix an intestinal blockage.

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With Labour promising to clear the overall backlog of asylum claims, Mr Featonby said the situation was causing a "blockage" in the system.

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The humanitarian situation across Gaza has dramatically worsened in recent weeks, with Israel refusing to allow aid into the Gaza Strip since 2 March - the longest aid blockage since the war began.

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Dr Ruddle added that if you cannot release the blockage by hand, the next step is to encourage the child to cough, if possible.

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