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something that blocks a road, passage, entrance, etc. so that nothing can go along it, or the act of blocking something in this way: There's some kind of obstruction on the railway tracks. [ U ] behaviour or actions that prevent something from happening or working correctly:
1. a. : the state of being obstructed. especially : a condition of being clogged or blocked. an intestinal obstruction. She died from an obstruction of the airway. b. : an act of obstructing. Passage of the law was delayed by the congressman's obstruction. 2. : something that obstructs. removing obstructions that block the path.
Obstruction definition: something that obstructs, blocks, or closes up with an obstacle or obstacles; obstacle or hindrance. See examples of OBSTRUCTION used in a sentence.
something that blocks a road, passage, entrance, etc. so that nothing can go along it, or the act of blocking something in this way: There's some kind of obstruction on the railroad tracks. [ U ] behavior or actions that prevent something from happening or working correctly:
noun. the physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction. synonyms: blockage. see more. blockage of the intestine (especially the ileum) that prevents the contents of the intestine from passing to the lower bowel.
noun. /əbˈstrʌkʃn/ [uncountable, countable] the fact of trying to prevent something/somebody from making progress. the obstruction of justice. He was arrested for obstruction of a police officer in the execution of his duty. The asylum seekers had to contend with continued bureaucratic obstruction. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.
1. something that obstructs; an obstacle. 2. an act or instance of obstructing. 3. the state of being obstructed. 4. the delaying of business before a deliberative body.
Obstruction is the act of deliberately delaying something or preventing something from happening, usually in business, law, or government. Mr Guest refused to let them in and now faces a criminal charge of obstruction. More Synonyms of obstruction. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers.
Obstruction is the act of deliberately delaying something or preventing something from happening, usually in business, law, or government. More Synonyms of 'obstruction'
noun. obstructions. An obstructing or being obstructed. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Anything that obstructs; hindrance. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. The condition of being obstructed. The obstruction of the tunnel lasted for hours. American Heritage.
