👉 In computer science, a "blocker" is an object or piece of software that prevents other objects from accessing it. This can be due to various reasons such as permissions, security measures, or restrictions placed on the object. For example, in a Unix/Linux-like environment, a "file" block is often used for storing and manipulating files. If you try to access a file that does not have permission to read or write, you might encounter a "blocker" error. Similarly, in