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   ob·struct

   /əbˈstrək(t)/

   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 offense of intentionally hindering (a legal process): "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 offense: "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’.

   Derivatives

   • 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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   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.

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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.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryOBSTRUCT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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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 definition: to block or close up with an obstacle; make difficult to pass. See examples of OBSTRUCT used in a sentence.

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

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   To obstruct someone or something means to block their path, making it difficult for them to move forward.

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

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   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.

9. 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.

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.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › obstructobstruct | meaning of obstruct in Longman Dictionary of...

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    obstruct meaning, definition, what is obstruct: to block a road, passage etc: Learn more.