B1 — Intermediateverb
bloccare
to block / to stop
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
fermareimpedireostacolarefrenare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
liberaresbloccarepermetterefacilitare
Usage note
'Fermare' = to stop (movement). 'Impedire' = to prevent. 'Frenare' = to slow/brake. 'Bloccarsi' (reflexive) = to freeze up, to get stuck.
Example
"Un albero caduto ha bloccato la strada per ore."
"A fallen tree blocked the road for hours."
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