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Term
blocker
Pronunciation: BLOCK-er
Meaning: Something that stops you finishing the work.
Example: The blocker is waiting for database access.
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What business English vocabulary do software engineers actually need?
Words you hear in meetings and Slack: blocker, scope, trade-off, align, ship, nit, bandwidth. This builder uses tech-workplace cards with meanings and examples — not IELTS tourism lists.
I studied English for exams — why do I still freeze at work?
Exam English and work English are different. At work you need short, reusable phrases for standup, reviews, and asks. Flip a few cards, then put one word into a real sentence the same day.
How should I practise tech vocabulary so I remember it?
Learn small sets: see the term, flip for meaning + example, then use it in Slack or a standup within 24 hours. Short, repeated practice beats long word lists.
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