block the intake
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To stop something from entering a machine's intake.
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- A fallen leaf can block the intake of a pool filter.
- The technician had to block the air intake to clean the system.
- Debris might block the water intake of the boat engine.
- If too much dust accumulates, it will block the intake vent.
- The mechanic warned them not to block the cooling intake.
- Always ensure nothing is placed in a way that could block the intake.
- The system will overheat if anything blocks its intake.
- They deliberately tried to block the exhaust intake during the protest.
- A bird's nest could potentially block the engine's air intake.
- We must prevent foreign objects from blocking the machine's intake.