cause a blockage

Examples (10)

• Pouring grease down the sink is a common way to cause a blockage.
• The buildup of cholesterol caused a dangerous blockage in his coronary artery.
• A broken-down vehicle is currently causing a blockage in the tunnel.
• Tree roots had grown into the pipes and caused a severe blockage.
• Improperly disposed waste can cause a blockage in the city's drainage system.
• An unresolved dispute caused a political blockage, halting legislative progress.
• Doctors warned that the swallowed object might cause a blockage in the child's intestine.
• The landslide caused a total blockage of the mountain road for several days.
• We discovered that a buildup of lint was what caused the blockage in the dryer vent.
• If you don't clear the debris, it will eventually cause a blockage and the area will flood.