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Collocation

We're blocked on...

be + adjective + preposition + noun/gerund B2 be + adjective + preposition + noun/gerund

To be unable to proceed or make progress on a task, project, or issue because of an obstacle, unresolved item, or dependency.

We're blocked on...: To be unable to proceed or make progress on a task, project, or issue because of an obstacle, unresolve…

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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