Impeding Meaning in English
word · lemma: impede
ˌɪmˈpidɪŋ
im-PEE-ding
ɪmpˈiːdɪŋ
im-PEED-ing
Definition
Stopping or slowing down the progress or movement of something or someone.
Usage & Nuances
Formal word, mostly used in academic, official, or technical writing. Common collocations: 'impeding progress,' 'impeding traffic.' Not used for people directly; use 'interrupt' or 'disturb' for actions affecting people.
Spanish: impedirPortuguese (BR): impedirPortuguese (PT): impedirChinese (Simplified): 阻碍Chinese (Traditional): 阻礙Hindi: अवरोध करनाArabic: يعيقBengali: প্রতিবন্ধক - ব্যাঘাত ঘটানোRussian: препятствующий - затрудняющийJapanese: 妨げている - 邪魔しているVietnamese: cản trở - làm chậmKorean: 방해하는 - 지연시키는Turkish: engel olan - aksatanUrdu: رکاوٹ ڈالنا - روکناIndonesian: menghambat - menghalangi
Example Sentences
The large truck was impeding the traffic.
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Heavy rain is impeding the construction work.
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The noise was impeding my concentration.
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Nothing should be impeding your ability to finish this project on time.
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The new rules are impeding scientific innovation rather than helping it.
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"Are these delays impeding the launch?" she asked with concern.
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