blocking point
[ˈblɑːkɪŋ pɔɪnt]
nounpl: blocking points
ponto de bloqueio
1. A specific issue, obstacle, or constraint that prevents progress or completion of a task, project, or process
The lack of budget approval is a blocking point for the project launch.
A falta de aprovação do orçamento é um ponto de bloqueio para o lançamento do projeto.
2. In project management and agile methodology, an impediment that stops work from advancing until it is resolved
We identified three blocking points in the development sprint that need immediate attention.
Identificamos três pontos de bloqueio no sprint de desenvolvimento que precisam de atenção imediata.
3. A critical decision point or dependency that must be resolved before moving forward
The blocking point is the client's approval on the design specifications.
O ponto de bloqueio é a aprovação do cliente nas especificações de design.
This term is heavily used in modern business environments, particularly in tech startups, software development, and project management sectors in both Brazil and the USA. In agile/scrum contexts, identifying and addressing blocking points is crucial to sprint success. The concept emphasizes problem-solving and rapid resolution in fast-paced work cultures.
NYC Slang
roadblock / stopper
Related Idioms & Phrases
hit a blocking point
identify the blocking point
remove/clear the blocking point
stuck at a blocking point
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