obstruction

UK /əbˈstɹʌk.ʃən/ US /əbˈstɹʌk.ʃən/

noun 3

Definitions

noun

The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.

Something which obstructs or impedes, either intentionally or unintentionally

The referee stopped play because of an obstruction by the defender.

The condition of having the natural powers obstructed in their usual course; the arrest of the vital functions; death.

ADJ

physical

unlawful, wilful

The driver was charged with wilful obstruction after deliberately blocking the road.

bureaucratic

The new regulations created bureaucratic obstruction that delayed the project by several months.

VERB + OBSTRUCTION

cause, create

The fallen tree created an obstruction on the road, so we had to take a different route.

clear, remove

The plumber came to clear the obstruction blocking our kitchen sink.

noun — any structure that makes progress difficult

noun — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circ

noun — the physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with

The referee stopped play because of an obstruction by the defender.

Wiktionary

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Thankfully, the autonomous car detected the obstruction and avoided a collision.

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