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blocker
A medication or substance that inhibits or blocks a specific biological function in the body.
Der Arzt hat ihm einen Betablocker gegen seinen hohen Blutdruck verschrieben.
The doctor prescribed him a beta blocker for his high blood pressure.
blocker
Software or a browser extension that blocks certain content on websites, especially ads.
Seit ich einen Ad-Blocker installiert habe, sehe ich viel weniger Werbung im Internet.
Since I installed an ad blocker, I see much less advertising on the internet.
blocker
A player in a sport whose main task is to block the opponent or the ball, for example in volleyball or American football.
Der Mittelblocker der Volleyballmannschaft war entscheidend für den Sieg.
The volleyball team's middle blocker was decisive for the victory.
'Blocker' is derived from the English verb 'to block' and given the German ending '-er'. So it always refers to a person or thing that blocks or inhibits something.
Dieser Blocker verhindert die Aufnahme bestimmter Stoffe im Körper.
This blocker prevents the absorption of certain substances in the body.
You can recognize the exact meaning of 'Blocker' (blocker) from the context. Words like 'Medikament' (medication) or 'Arzt' (doctor) point to the medical meaning, 'Werbung' (advertising) or 'Internet' to the software meaning, and 'Sport' or 'Mannschaft' (team) to the player.
Mein Browser hat einen integrierten Blocker für Pop-up-Fenster.
My browser has an integrated blocker for pop-up windows.
In the medical field, 'Blocker' (blocker) is often used as part of compound words. Common examples are 'Betablocker' (beta blocker, for high blood pressure) or 'Säureblocker' (acid blocker, for stomach problems).
Gegen das Sodbrennen hat sie einen Säureblocker bekommen.
She was given an acid blocker for the heartburn.
In a technical context, 'Blocker' (blocker) is often part of compounds that describe what is being blocked. The best-known are 'Ad-Blocker' (ad blocker) or 'Werbeblocker' (ad blocker).
Ohne einen guten Werbeblocker macht das Surfen im Netz keinen Spaß.
Without a good ad blocker, surfing the web is no fun.
inhibitor
Blocker and Hemmer can refer to substances that slow down or stop biological processes. Blocker usually emphasizes deliberately blocking a specific function. Hemmer is more general and refers to a substance that slows down, inhibits, or completely blocks a reaction.
Der Blocker verhindert, dass das Signal an diesem Rezeptor wirkt.
The blocker prevents the signal from acting on this receptor.
Der Hemmer verlangsamt die Reaktion dieses Enzyms deutlich.
The inhibitor significantly slows down this enzyme's reaction.
