blocker
a person or thing that stops progress or blocks something
A blocker is something, or someone, that stands in the way and prevents progress, a plan, or a play in sport.
blocker meaning in Hindi
प्रगति रोकने वाला व्यक्ति या चीज़
Blocker वह व्यक्ति या चीज़ है जो रास्ते में आकर किसी योजना, प्रगति या खेल की चाल को रोकता है।
Examples
- The missing signature turned out to be the biggest blocker in finalising the deal.गुम हस्ताक्षर ही डील को अंतिम रूप देने में सबसे बड़ी बाधा साबित हुआ।
- In rugby, the winger was brought down by two blockers near the try line.रग्बी में, विंगर को ट्राई लाइन के पास दो रोकने वालों ने गिरा दिया।
Synonyms & antonyms
Memory trick
A BLOCKER simply blocks your way — think of a wall standing between you and your goal.
💡 Did you know?
In software teams, a blocker is any problem that stops others from working. Daily stand-up meetings often start by asking if anyone has a blocker.
Word origin
From Middle English blocker, blokker, bloker, blokkere, equivalent to block + er
Other meanings
noun An issue that stops work from moving forward until it is resolved.
blocker meaning in other languages
| Hindi · हिन्दी | प्रगति रोकने वाला व्यक्ति या चीज़ |
| Arabic · العربية | شخص أو شيء يعيق التقدم |
| French · Français | une personne ou une chose qui empêche un progrès |
| Indonesian · Bahasa Indonesia | orang atau hal yang menghambat kemajuan |
| Chinese · 中文 | 阻碍进展的人或事物 |
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