block the exit
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To physically obstruct or block the exit.
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- 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.