blocker

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈblɒkər/

Definition

An obstacle or issue that prevents progress or completion of a task.

Examples

• We identified a major blocker that is delaying the project launch by two weeks.

• Please update the ticket if you encounter any blockers while working on the feature.

• The manager asked everyone to list their current blockers during the morning stand-up meeting.

How to Use blocker

remove a blocker (collocation)

to resolve an issue that is stopping work — "The lead developer helped remove a blocker that was stopping the testing phase."

identify a blocker (collocation)

to find the specific problem causing a delay — "It took us all morning to identify the blocker in the code."

Synonyms of blocker

Words with a similar meaning to blocker:

• obstacle
• hurdle
• impediment
• bottleneck

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