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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. 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.

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

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   OBSTRUCT definition: 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 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: 1 v block passage through “ obstruct the path” Synonyms: block , close up , impede , jam , obturate , occlude Antonyms: disengage , free free or remove obstruction from Types: show 17 types... hide 17 types... block off , blockade obstruct access to barricade , barricado block off with barricades barricade prevent access to by ...

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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.

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

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   obstruct somebody/something to prevent somebody/something from doing something or making progress, especially when this is done deliberately synonym hinder. They were charged with obstructing the police in the course of their duty. He accused terrorists of attempting to obstruct the peace process.

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

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   Define obstruct. obstruct synonyms, obstruct pronunciation, obstruct translation, English dictionary definition of obstruct. tr.v. ob·struct·ed , ob·struct·ing , ob·structs 1. To block or fill 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.

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