Blocker: meaning, definitions and examples

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blocker

 

[ หˆblษ’kษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

Internet security

A program or device that prevents unauthorized access to a computer network.

Synonyms

barrier, filter, firewall

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.
Context #2 | Noun

Sports

A player who obstructs an opponent from making a play, particularly in basketball or volleyball.

Synonyms

defender, obstructor, stopper

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bloqueador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคตเคฐเฅ‹เคงเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Blocker

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penghalang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะปะพะบัƒะฒะฐะปัŒะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bloker

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ–ใƒญใƒƒใ‚ซใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bloqueur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bloqueador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท engelleyici

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฐจ๋‹จ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงู†ุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ blokรกtor

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ blokรกtor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้˜ปๆŒกๅ™จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ blokator

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blokker

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะปะพะบะฐั‚ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒšแƒแƒ™แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bloklayฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bloqueador

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,394, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.