This is the 5674th most frequent German word.
blockieren
"Blockieren" means "to block" or "to obstruct."
In this sentence, 'blockieren' is used to describe the act of placing an obstacle to prevent movement or access.
Er musste die Tür blockieren, damit der Hund nicht entwischen konnte.
He had to block the door so the dog couldn't escape.
Here, 'blockieren' refers to an operational issue where progress is hindered, often describing technical malfunctions.
Die Software scheint zu blockieren, wenn ich versuche, das Update zu starten.
The software seems to freeze when I try to start the update.
In this context, 'blockieren' is used to indicate intentional obstruction of a path or area by a group of people.