Obstructing Meaning in English

word · lemma: obstruct

US

əbˈstɹəktɪŋ

ub-STRUHK-ting

UK

ɒbstɹˈʌktɪŋ

ob-STRUKT-ing

Definition

Preventing something or someone from moving forward, acting, or making progress by blocking or getting in the way.

Usage & Nuances

Formal and commonly used in legal, official, and technical contexts. Often used with 'justice,' 'traffic,' or 'view' (e.g., 'obstructing justice'). Implies intentional or physical blocking.

• Spanish: obstruir - bloquear - impedir
• Portuguese (BR): obstruir - bloquear - impedir
• Portuguese (PT): obstruir - bloquear - impedir
• Chinese (Simplified): 阻碍 - 阻挡 - 妨碍
• Chinese (Traditional): 阻礙 - 阻擋 - 妨礙
• Hindi: अवरोध करना - रोकना - बाधित करना
• Arabic: يعيق - يعترض - يمنع
• Bengali: বাধা দেওয়া - প্রতিবন্ধকতা সৃষ্টি করা
• Russian: препятствовать - мешать
• Japanese: 妨害する - 妨げる
• Vietnamese: cản trở - ngăn cản
• Korean: 방해하다 - 막다
• Turkish: engel olmak - tıkamak
• Urdu: رکاوٹ ڈالنا - حائل ہونا
• Indonesian: menghalangi - menghambat

Example Sentences

He was fined for obstructing the entrance.

basic

Cars obstructing the road will be towed.

basic

You are obstructing my view of the stage.

basic

People accused of obstructing justice can face serious charges.

natural

That fallen tree is obstructing traffic all over town.

natural

She kept obstructing the meeting with unnecessary questions.

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