becomes blocked
[bɪˈkʌmz blɒkt]
verb phrase
fica bloqueado/bloqueada
1. to be obstructed or prevented from passing through; to have a barrier placed against it
The drain becomes blocked when hair accumulates.
O ralo fica bloqueado quando o cabelo se acumula.
2. to be prevented from functioning or proceeding normally
The road becomes blocked during rush hour.
A estrada fica bloqueada durante a hora de pico.
3. to be restricted or denied access (digital context)
His account becomes blocked after multiple failed login attempts.
Sua conta fica bloqueada após várias tentativas de login falhadas.
In Brazil, 'fica bloqueado' is widely understood in both literal (physical obstruction) and digital contexts (account suspension, social media blocking). The phrase is frequently used in customer service, traffic reports, and tech support contexts across both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
the arteries become blocked
the pipes become blocked
the traffic becomes blocked
the account becomes blocked
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