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- DictionaryIm·pede/imˈpēd/
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- 1. delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder: "the sap causes swelling that can impede breathing"
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Definition of impede verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
to make it difficult or impossible for someone or something to move or make progress: A broken-down car is impeding the flow of traffic. (Definition of impede from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Impede definition: to retard in movement or progress by means of obstacles or hindrances; obstruct; hinder. . See examples of IMPEDE used in a sentence.
: to slow the movement, progress, or action of (someone or something) He claims that economic growth is being impeded by government regulations. They were accused of impeding [= blocking, hindering] the administration of justice. The soldiers could not impede the enemy's advance.
impede meaning, definition, what is impede: to make it difficult for someone or some...: Learn more.
Define impede. impede synonyms, impede pronunciation, impede translation, English dictionary definition of impede. tr.v. im·ped·ed , im·ped·ing , im·pedes To retard or obstruct the progress of. See Synonyms at hinder1. im·ped′er n.
The meaning of IMPEDE is to interfere with or slow the progress of. How to use impede in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Impede.
