Blokuj

Blokuj is the second-person singular imperative form of the Polish verb blokować, meaning to block, obstruct, or shut off. It is used to issue a direct command to block something or someone and is common in everyday speech as well as written text, especially in digital and online contexts.

The verb blokować is imperfective, with the perfective counterpart zablokować. Related forms include blokuje (he/she blocks), blokujemy (we block), and blokujcie (you all block). The noun blok means a block, while blokada refers to a blockade or blockage. These terms share a common root related to stopping or preventing access or passage.

In contemporary usage, blokuj appears frequently with objects such as users, advertisements, or numbers. Examples include blokuj użytkownika (block a user), blokuj reklamy (block advertisements), and blokuj numer telefonu (block a phone number). Beyond digital contexts, blokować can describe physical or strategic blocking, such as obstructing a path or defending against a move in sports.

Etymologically, blokuj derives from blok, the Polish word for a block, with the related noun blokada signaling a blockade. The family of terms around blokować covers activities that restrict, deny, or prevent access, communication, or action. In information technology and online platforms, blokowanie is a common security and privacy feature, enabling users to control interactions and content.