English dictionary

obstruct

verb

Pronunciation

əbˈstɹʌkt

Parts of speech

Definitions

verb

  1. block passage through

verb

  1. shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight

verb

  1. hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

Example sentences

obstruct the path
The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage
The trees obstruct my view of the mountains
His brother blocked him at every turn

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