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Online Roadblock

Definition

An online roadblock refers to a temporary interruption or obstacle that prevents users from accessing or proceeding with an action on the internet.

Senses

Sense 1: Technical

In a technical sense, an online roadblock can occur due to network issues, server overload, or technical glitches, causing a disruption in the normal functioning of websites or online services.

Sense 2: Advertising

In an advertising context, an online roadblock is a marketing strategy where all available ad spaces on a website or multiple websites are purchased by a single advertiser simultaneously, giving them exclusivity and maximizing their ad visibility.

Examples in Sentences

Technical Usage:

1. The online roadblock prevented users from accessing the website for several hours.
2. A network issue caused an online roadblock, affecting the ability to make online payments.

Advertising Usage:

1. The company implemented an online roadblock by buying all the ad spaces on popular news websites during prime time.
2. By creating an online roadblock, the advertiser ensured their campaign reached a wide online audience effectively.

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