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- DictionaryOb·struct/əbˈstrək(t)/
verb
- 1. block (an opening, path, road, etc.); be or get in the way of: "she was obstructing the entrance"
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. An accident is obstructing traffic on the M11.
verb. hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of. synonyms: block, blockade, embarrass, hinder, stymie, stymy. see more. verb. shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight. “The trees obstruct my view of the mountains” synonyms: block. bar, barricade, block, block off, block up, blockade, stop.
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.
to block or close up with an obstacle; make difficult to pass: Debris obstructed the road. to interrupt, hinder, or oppose the passage, progress, course, etc., of. to block from sight; to be in the way of (a view, passage, etc.). See more.
to be in a place that stops someone or something from moving or stops someone from seeing something: to obstruct the traffic. There was a pillar obstructing our view. obstruct verb [T] (STOP HAPPENING) to try to stop something from happening or developing: to obstruct a police investigation. obstruction. noun [ C, U ] uk / əbˈstrʌkʃ ə n / us.
4 days ago · 1. verb. If something obstructs a road or path, it blocks it, stopping people or vehicles getting past . Tractors and container lorries have completely obstructed the road. [VERB noun] 2. verb. To obstruct someone or something means to make it difficult for them to move forward by blocking their path.
May 9, 2024 · Definitions of 'obstruct' 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.
