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block up

1 of 1verb
/blɑk ʌp/
Forms:blocks up,blocking up,blocked up,blocked up
1

render unsuitable for passage

Synonyms:
barricadeblockbarblockadeblock offstop
2

to become obstructed or clogged, typically preventing normal movement or flow

  • Traffic started to block up, making it impossible to reach the meeting on time.
  • The pipes in the house began to block up, slowing down the water flow.
  • The drain blocked up after the heavy rain, causing flooding in the street.
  • If the arteries block up, it can lead to serious health complications.
  • My nose blocks up every time I catch a cold.