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blocker

intermediateB1

/ˈblɒkər/ · block-er

A person or thing that obstructs or prevents progress.

Meanings

nounformal

A person or thing that obstructs or prevents progress.

ایک شخص یا چیز جو رکاوٹ ڈالتی ہے یا ترقی کو روکتی ہے۔

رکاوٹ

rukaawat

Synonyms

obstructionhindranceimpedimentرکاوٹمشکلمشکل کشائی

Antonyms

enablerfacilitatorsupporterحمایت کرنے والاآسانی دینے والاسہولت فراہم کرنے والا

Common Collocations

  • ad blocker
  • traffic blocker
  • access blocker

Example Sentences

The new law acts as a blocker to illegal activities.

نیا قانون غیر قانونی سرگرمیوں کے لئے رکاوٹ کے طور پر کام کرتا ہے۔

Naya qanoon ghair qanooni saragarmiyon ke liye rukaawat ke tor par kaam karta hai.

He is considered a blocker in the project due to his resistance to change.

اسے منصوبے میں تبدیلی کے خلاف مزاحمت کی وجہ سے رکاوٹ سمجھا جاتا ہے۔

Use mansoobe mein tabdeeli ke khilaf muzahimat ki wajah se rukaawat samjha jata hai.

Software blockers can prevent pop-up ads from appearing.

سافٹ ویئر کی رکاوٹیں پاپ اپ اشتہارات کے ظاہر ہونے سے روک سکتی ہیں۔

Software ki rukaawatein pop-up ishtiharat ke zahir hone se rok sakti hain.

Easily Confused With

blocker:A blocker is something that obstructs progress, while a blocker can also refer to a person who is uncooperative.

Word Family

block
verbروکنا
blocking
nounروکنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a block of wood that stands in the way.

Imagine a large block in the middle of a narrow path that prevents movement.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ہاتھ روکنے والوں کے لئے راستے بند رہتے ہیں

haath rokne walon ke liye raste band rehte hain

For those who block hands, paths remain closed.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "block" — to obstruct or prevent movement

First known use: 1970s

The term 'blocker' evolved from the verb 'to block' in the late 20th century, commonly used in technology and business contexts.