bloquejar

Bloquejar is a verb used in Catalan to mean to block or to impede access or interaction. It is commonly applied in digital contexts, such as blocking someone on a social platform, but can also refer to physical or procedural obstruction.

Etymology and form: The word is formed from the noun bloc (block) with the productive Catalan verb suffix -ejar, giving bloquejar/bloquejar. It is cognate with related verbs in other Romance languages, such as Spanish bloquear and French bloquer, which share the same core meaning of preventing access or contact.

Usage: In online environments, bloquejar a person prevents them from contacting the user or viewing content. The action can be reversed with desbloquejar (unblock). The noun bloqueig denotes the act or result of blocking. Phrases commonly encountered include bloquejar un usuari (block a user) and bloquejar un compte (block an account). Outside digital contexts, bloquejar can also mean to physically obstruct a passage or gate, or to block a route in planning or security contexts.

See also: blocking, bloqueo, bloqueig. The term is primarily used in Catalan-speaking regions and is understood in contexts discussing online safety, moderation, and access control.