This is the 13510th most frequent German word.
blockierten
"Blockierten" means "blocked" or "jammed" in English.
Here, 'blockierten' means 'blocked' and is used in its literal, physical sense, referring to the act of obstructing a street.
Die Demonstranten blockierten die Straße.
The protesters blocked the street.
In this sentence, 'blockierten' refers to 'blocked' in the sense of restricting digital or systemic access, implying a non-physical application.
Ihr Zugang zu den Daten wurde blockiert.
Your access to the data was blocked.
Here, 'blockierten' metaphorically means 'obstructed,' extending the term to an abstract context pertaining to halting progress in discussions or negotiations.