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blockers

[/ˈblɒkərz/]
noun
bloqueadores
1. Things or people that block or obstruct something
The fallen trees were blockers on the road.
As árvores caídas eram bloqueadores na estrada.
2. Pharmaceutical agents that inhibit a specific physiological action (e.g., beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers)
The doctor prescribed beta-blockers for his hypertension.
O médico prescreveu bloqueadores beta para sua hipertensão.
3. Software or browser extensions that prevent unwanted content (e.g., ad blockers, pop-up blockers)
I installed ad blockers to improve my browsing experience.
Instalei bloqueadores de anúncios para melhorar minha experiência de navegação.
4. In sports, players whose role is to block or obstruct opponents
The offensive linemen are the blockers in football.
Os atacantes ofensivos são os bloqueadores no futebol americano.
Synonyms
obstaclesobstructionsinhibitorsbarriers
Antonyms
enablersfacilitatorspromoters

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bloqueadores
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
bloqueadores
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Medical Context
antagonistas
Alternative technical term used in medical contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

roadblocks and blockers
mental blockers
writer's blockers
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