obstruct

UK
/əbˈstrʌkt/
US
/əbˈstrʌkt/

Translations

obstructverb
obstructed
Past Simple
obstructed
Past Participle
obstructing
Gerund
UK
/əbˈstrʌkt/
US
/əbˈstrʌkt/
The noise from the construction site obstructed my ability to concentrate.
Шум со строительной площадки мешал мне сосредоточиться.
The fallen tree obstructed the road.
Павшее дерево препятствовало движению на дороге.
The parked car obstructed the entrance to the building.
Припаркованная машина заграждала вход в здание.

Definitions

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.