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blocking tactic

[ˈblɒkɪŋ ˈtæktɪk]
nounpl: blocking tactics
tática de bloqueio
1. A strategy or maneuver designed to prevent an opponent from advancing, succeeding, or achieving their objective
The opposition used blocking tactics to prevent the bill from passing.
A oposição usou táticas de bloqueio para impedir a aprovação do projeto de lei.
2. In sports, a technique to obstruct an opponent's movement or progress
The defensive line's blocking tactics were crucial to the team's victory.
As táticas de bloqueio da linha defensiva foram cruciais para a vitória do time.
3. In negotiations or politics, deliberate obstruction methods to delay or prevent action
The senator employed blocking tactics during the debate.
O senador empregou táticas de bloqueio durante o debate.
Synonyms
obstructive strategydelaying tacticfilibusterstalling techniqueimpediment
Antonyms
facilitationcooperationadvancementsupport

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tática de bloqueio
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
tática de bloqueio
Standard usage
São Paulo
tática de bloqueio
Standard usage, may also use 'estratégia de obstrução'
Portugal
tática de bloqueio
Standard usage, may also use 'tática obstrutiva'

Related Idioms & Phrases

throw a wrench in the works
put a spoke in someone's wheel
stand in the way
trava o caminho
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