blocker

a person or thing that prevents something from happening or makes it difficult to do something

obstáculo, impedimento

Collocations remove a blocker

• The main blocker to progress is lack of funding.

  El principal obstáculo para el progreso es la falta de financiamiento.

a person who stops other people from doing something or prevents them from achieving their goals

persona que bloquea, oponente

Collocations be a blocker to progress

• He's become a blocker in the negotiations.

  Ha convertido en un oponente en las negociaciones.

a player who tries to stop an opposing team from scoring goals or points in sports such as football, hockey, and basketball

defensa, marcador

Collocations play as a blocker

• She's one of the best blockers in the league.

  Ella es una de las mejores defensas en la liga.

a program or device that prevents unauthorized access to a computer system, network, or website

programa de seguridad, firewall

Collocations install a blocker

• They use software blockers to protect their network.

  Usan software de seguridad para proteger su red.

a temporary structure used in building or repairing roads, bridges, and other structures to prevent vehicles from passing through an area

andamio, barrera de construcción

Collocations set up a blocker

• The road was blocked by construction blockers.

  La carretera estaba bloqueada por barreras de construcción.

a piece of material placed in front of a light source to reduce its brightness or create shadows for photography, painting, and other visual arts

dispositivo de iluminación, pantalla

Collocations use a blocker

• She uses a blocker to soften the light.

  Ella usa una pantalla para suavizar la luz.

a player or piece in games such as chess, checkers, and backgammon that blocks an opponent's movement or prevents them from achieving their goals

pieza que bloquea, oponente en el juego

Collocations be a blocker in chess

• He's using his knight as a blocker.

  Está usando su caballo como pieza que bloquea.

an instrument or device used to block sound in recording studios, live performances, and other musical settings to control the volume or direction of sound

dispositivo de sonido, pantalla acústica

Collocations use a blocker

• They use blockers to isolate different instruments.

  Usan dispositivos de sonido para aislar diferentes instrumentos.