blockingnote

noun
UK /ˈblɒkɪŋ nəʊt/
US /ˈblɑːkɪŋ noʊt/

A blocking note is a short message that stops someone from doing something until they fix a problem.

The teacher left a blocking note on the door so nobody could enter the room.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A note in a computer system that prevents a task from moving forward.

The blocking note on the ticket kept the project from starting.

3. A reminder that something is stuck and needs attention first.

He wrote a blocking note on the box so no one would open it.

4. A short written message that says 'do not pass' until a rule is followed.

A blocking note at the gate told visitors to wait for permission.