Blocker: meaning, definitions and examples
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blocker
[ หblษkษr ]
Internet security
A program or device that prevents unauthorized access to a computer network.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The firewall acts as a blocker, filtering out malicious traffic.
- Make sure to enable the pop-up blocker on your web browser.
Sports
A player who obstructs an opponent from making a play, particularly in basketball or volleyball.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The basketball blocker made a crucial defensive move.
- She is known as a strong blocker on the volleyball team.
Translations
Translations of the word "blocker" in other languages:
๐ต๐น bloqueador
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคตเคฐเฅเคงเค
๐ฉ๐ช Blocker
๐ฎ๐ฉ penghalang
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะปะพะบัะฒะฐะปัะฝะธะบ
๐ต๐ฑ bloker
๐ฏ๐ต ใใญใใซใผ
๐ซ๐ท bloqueur
๐ช๐ธ bloqueador
๐น๐ท engelleyici
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฐจ๋จ๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุงูุน
๐จ๐ฟ blokรกtor
๐ธ๐ฐ blokรกtor
๐จ๐ณ ้ปๆกๅจ
๐ธ๐ฎ blokator
๐ฎ๐ธ blokker
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะปะพะบะฐัะพั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bloklayฤฑcฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ bloqueador
Word origin
The term 'blocker' originated in the late 19th century, primarily in the context of sports. It was initially used to describe a player who obstructs an opponent's progress. Over time, the term evolved to also refer to a program or device that blocks unauthorized access in the realm of technology and cybersecurity.
See also: block, blockade, blockage, blockbuster, blocked, blockhead, blocking, blocklist, blocks, blocky, unblock, unblocked.