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obstruct

/əbˈstrʌkt/

Translations

obstructverb

obstructed

Past Simple

obstructed

Past Participle

obstructing

Gerund

/əbˈstrʌkt/

entraverEmploi courant pour une action qui gêne ou ralentit une progression, un mouvement ou une activité.

The protesters attempted to obstruct the delivery of supplies to the construction site.

Les manifestants ont tenté d’entraver la livraison de fournitures sur le chantier.

obstruerSe dit d’un passage, d’une ouverture ou d’une voie que l’on bloque physiquement.

The fallen tree obstructed the road, preventing cars from passing through.

L’arbre tombé a obstrué la route, empêchant les voitures de passer.

Additional translations

faire obstacle àTour plus explicite, souvent employé dans un contexte administratif ou juridique.

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Antonyms

obstructverb

To block or close up a path, passage, or opening.

The fallen tree obstructed the road, preventing cars from passing through.

To hinder or impede the progress or movement of something.

The protesters attempted to obstruct the delivery of supplies to the construction site.

To deliberately interfere with or prevent a process or activity from occurring.

The lawyer was accused of trying to obstruct the investigation by withholding evidence.