block the exit

Frequency: 6.88.5 per million words

To physically obstruct or block the exit.

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Examples (10)

  • Security guards will block the exit if there's an emergency lockdown.
  • Please don't block the emergency exit with your luggage.
  • The protesters decided to block the main exit of the building.
  • Fire regulations prohibit anything that could block an exit route.
  • Do not leave bags lying around which could block the emergency exits.
  • The fallen debris will block the rear exit until it's cleared.
  • Management warned employees not to block any exit with equipment.
  • Heavy snow began to block the side exit of the theater.
  • Police officers were ordered to block every exit from the venue.
  • Construction workers accidentally blocked the nearest exit with scaffolding.