obstructed

• يصف شيئًا مسدودًا أو معاقًا، يحول دون الحركة أو التقدم. ويُستعمل أيضًا لوصف الطريق أو المسار الذي أُقيم في وجهه حاجز أو عائق.

Describes something that is blocked or hindered, preventing movement or progress.

1. Blocked or HinderedB2formal

   Shut off from passage or view, or prevented from acting freely.

   محجوب

   • The road was obstructed by a fallen tree.
   • Her view of the stage was obstructed by a tall person in front.
   • The investigation was obstructed by a lack of evidence.

   المرادفاتbarredblockedcheckedcloggedcongestedimpededthwarted

   الأضدادclearfreeopenpassableunobstructed

• فعل يُستخدم للدلالة على سدّ الطريق أو منع المرور أو إعاقة التقدّم أو الوصول أو جعل الأمر صعبًا.

A verb used to indicate the act of blocking, hindering, or impeding movement, progress, or access.

1. Block or hinder passageB2formal

   To block or get in the way of something, making it difficult or impossible to pass through.

   سد الطريق

   • A fallen tree obstructed the road after the storm.
   • The protesters obstructed the entrance to the building.
   • Large rocks obstructed the path up the mountain.

   المرادفاتbarbarricadeblockblockadecloghamperimpedestymiethwart

   الأضدادaidassistclearfacilitatefreehelpopenunblock

2. Hinder progress or accomplishmentB2formal

   To prevent or slow down the progress, development, or achievement of something.

   يعرقل

   • The lack of funding obstructed the research project.
   • Bureaucratic delays obstructed the construction of the new hospital.
   • His stubborn attitude obstructed any chance of a compromise.

   المرادفاتblockencumberfrustratehamperimpedeinhibitretardstymiethwart

   الأضدادadvanceaidassistexpeditefacilitatefurtherhelppromote

3. Shut out from viewB2formal

   To block or hide something from sight, preventing it from being seen.

   حجب عن النظر

   • The tall building obstructed our view of the sunset.
   • A large hat obstructed her face in the photograph.
   • The trees obstructed the view of the lake from the house.

   المرادفاتblockconcealcoverhidemaskobscurescreenshieldshroudveil

   الأضدادdisplayexposerevealshow