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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.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › obstructObstruct Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › obstructObstruct - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.

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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. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryOBSTRUCT | definition in the Cambridge English 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. An accident is obstructing traffic on the M11.

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

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   To obstruct someone or something means to make it difficult for them to move forward by blocking their path. A number of local people have been arrested for trying to obstruct lorries loaded with logs.

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

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   v.t. 1. to block or close up with an obstacle: Debris obstructed the road. 2. to hinder, interrupt, or delay the passage, progress, course, etc., of.

9. www.yourdictionary.com › obstructObstruct Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Obstruct definition: To block or fill (a passage or opening) with obstacles or an obstacle.

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.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishobstruct verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    to tell a lie or to do something in order to prevent the police, etc. from finding out the truth about a crime. See obstruct in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: obstruct. Definition of obstruct verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary.