Collocation
We're blocked on...
To be unable to proceed or make progress on a task, project, or issue because of an obstacle, unresolved item, or dependency.
Definition
'We're blocked on...' is a common English collocation. To be unable to proceed or make progress on a task, project, or issue because of an obstacle, unresolved item, or dependency.
be blocked on + noun/gerund
“We're blocked on the final approval until legal reviews the contract.”
Examples
- We're blocked on getting the necessary permits to start construction.
- The project is currently blocked on finding a suitable vendor for the specialized components.
- They were blocked on their research due to a sudden lack of funding.
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- We often get blocked on technical issues that require expert input from the engineering team.
- The negotiation has been blocked on the pricing structure for weeks, with no compromise in sight.
- The team felt completely blocked on innovative solutions for the persistent problem.
- She reported that her progress was blocked on receiving critical feedback from the client.
- He's blocked on making a final decision about the new software, weighing all the pros and cons.
- If we're blocked on this particular step, we need to escalate it to management immediately.
- Despite their best efforts, they found themselves blocked on deciphering the ancient manuscript without an expert.
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