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impeded

UK
/ɪmˈpiːdɪd/
US
/ɪmˈpidɪd/

Translations

impededpast participle
Used attributively/predicatively to describe something that has been hindered or obstructed.
handicapéEmploi fréquent dans des composés descriptifs, notamment pour une limitation fonctionnelle.
The program provides assistance for visually impeded students.
Le programme apporte une aide aux étudiants visuellement handicapés.
Traffic was impeded by the fallen trees across the highway.
La circulation a été entravée par les arbres tombés sur l’autoroute.
Additional translations
gênéS’emploie surtout au sens d’une progression ou d’un fonctionnement ralenti ou perturbé.
impedeverb

impeded

Past Simple

impeded
Past Simple
impeded
Past Participle
impeding
Gerund
UK
/ɪmˈpiːd/
US
/ɪmˈpid/
The heavy traffic impeded our progress, causing us to be late for the meeting.
La circulation dense a entravé notre progression, nous faisant arriver en retard à la réunion.
Additional translations
gênerPlus courant dans la langue générale ; insiste sur le fait de rendre une action difficile.
obstruerSens plus concret, avec l’idée de bloquer physiquement un passage ou un flux.
Synonyms
thwart
prevent
interfere
delay
obstruct
hinder
block
deter
Antonyms
assist
aid
help
facilitate

Definitions

impededpast participle
Blocked, obstructed, or otherwise hindered in movement, progress, or development.
Traffic was impeded by the fallen trees across the highway.
Experiencing a particular impairment or limitation that restricts normal functioning (often in compounds such as “mobility-impeded”).
The program provides assistance for visually impeded students.
impedeverb
To delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder.
The heavy traffic impeded our progress, causing us to be late for the meeting.
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