"Block up" is a phrasal verb that means to obstruct or clog something, causing a blockage. Synonyms for this term include "occlude," "jam," "choke," and "stop up." "Occlude" suggests an intentional closure or blocking of a passage or opening. "Jam" implies a sudden or forceful obstruction, while "choke" implies a strangling or suffocating action. "Stop up" means to put an end to the flow of something by blocking it up. Other synonymous phrases include "seal off," "clog up," "fill up," and "plug up." All of these words convey an imagery of a blocked or obstructed path or passage, whether physical or metaphorical.