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   obstruct

   /əbˈstrʌkt/

   verb

   • 1. block (an opening, path, road, etc.); be or get in the way of: "she was obstructing the entrance" Similar blockblock upclogclog upget/stand in the way ofcut offshut offjambung upgum upchokebarricadebardam upinformal:gunge updated:cumbertechnical:occludeobturateOpposite clear
   • ▪ prevent or hinder (movement or someone or something in motion): "they had to alter the course of the stream and obstruct the natural flow of the water" Similar hold upbring to a standstillstophaltblock
   • ▪ deliberately make (something) difficult: "fears that the regime would obstruct the distribution of food" Similar hold upbring to a standstillstophaltblock
   • ▪ commit the offence of intentionally hindering (a police officer): "the appellants were arrested, and later convicted of obstructing the police"
   • ▪ (in various sports) impede (a player in the opposing team) in a manner which constitutes an offence: "an indirect free kick is awarded for intentionally obstructing an opponent" Similar impedehinderinterfere withhamperblockinterrupthold uphold backstand in the way offrustratethwartbalkinhibithamstringsabotageencumberslowslow downretarddelaystonewallforestallstallarrestcheckstophaltstayderailrestrictlimitcurbput a brake onbridlefettershackleinformal:stymieborkrare:trammelOpposite facilitatehelpfurther

   Word Origin late 16th century: from Latin obstruct- ‘blocked up’, from the verb obstruere, from ob- ‘against’ + struere ‘build, pile up’.

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   • 1. obstructor noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOBSTRUCT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to block a road, passage, entrance, etc. so that nothing can go along it, or to prevent something from happening correctly by putting difficulties in its way: After the earthquake many roads were obstructed by collapsed buildings. Her view of the stage was obstructed by a pillar.

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   The meaning of OBSTRUCT is to block or close up by an obstacle. How to use obstruct in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Obstruct.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryOBSTRUCT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   OBSTRUCT meaning: 1. to block a road, passage, entrance, etc. so that nothing can go along it, or to prevent…. Learn more.

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   Obstruct definition: to block or close up with an obstacle; make difficult to pass. See examples of OBSTRUCT used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOBSTRUCT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   To obstruct someone or something means to block their path, making it difficult for them to move forward.

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   When you obstruct something, you block it. If you’re gobbling down your pizza, a chunk of crust you didn’t chew so well might obstruct your airway and you'll choke.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishobstruct verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   obstruct something to block a road, an entrance, a passage, etc. so that somebody/something cannot get through, see past, etc. You can't park here, you're obstructing my driveway. First check that the accident victim doesn't have an obstructed airway. The pillar obstructed our view of the stage.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › obstructObstruct - definition of obstruct by The Free Dictionary

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   1. To block or fill (a passage or opening) with obstacles or an obstacle. 2. To impede, retard, or interfere with; hinder: obstructed my progress. See Synonyms at hinder 1. 3. To be or get in the way of (a view or something to be seen). See Synonyms at block.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishOBSTRUCT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    OBSTRUCT definition: 1. to be in a place that stops someone or something from moving or stops someone from seeing…. Learn more.

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryOBSTRUCT - All you need to know about it | Collins English...

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    1. If something obstructs a road or path, it blocks it, stopping people or vehicles getting past. [...] 2. To obstruct someone or something means to make it difficult for them to move forward by blocking their path. [...] 3. To obstruct progress or a process means to prevent it from happening properly. [...] More. Conjugations of 'obstruct'