obstruction

• Substantivo que designa aquilo que bloqueia ou impede o progresso, o movimento ou a passagem, seja de forma física, material ou imaterial.

A noun referring to something that blocks or hinders progress, movement, or a passage, whether physically, materially, or immaterially.

1. Physical blockB2formal

   A structure or object that blocks a path or makes progress difficult.

   Obstrução

   • A fallen tree was an obstruction on the road.
   • The construction site created an obstruction for pedestrians.
   • They removed the obstruction from the drain.

   Sinônimosbarbarricadebarrierblockblockagehindranceimpedimentobstacle

   Antônimosaidassistanceclearancehelpopening

2. Blockage in a passageB2formal

   The condition of blocking or filling a passage, such as a pipe or airway.

   Obstrução

   • The doctor cleared the obstruction in his airway.
   • A grease buildup caused an obstruction in the kitchen sink.
   • The scan revealed an obstruction in the patient's intestine.

   Sinônimosblockblockageclogocclusionplugstoppage

   Antônimosclearanceopeningpassagepatency

3. Figurative barrierB2formal

   An immaterial thing that stands in the way and must be overcome.

   Obstáculo

   • Lack of funding was a major obstruction to the project.
   • Bureaucratic red tape can be an obstruction to progress.
   • Her fear of public speaking was an obstruction to her career.

   Sinônimosbarbarrierblockcheckdifficultyhindrancehurdleimpedimentobstaclerestraintsnagstumbling block

   Antônimosaidassistanceencouragementfacilitationhelpsupport

4. Act of blockingB2formal

   The act of deliberately blocking or hindering something.

   Obstrução

   • The senator was accused of obstruction of justice.
   • The protest involved the obstruction of traffic.
   • His constant interruptions were an obstruction to the discussion.

   Sinônimosblockingstoppagethwarting

   Antônimosaidassistancefacilitationfurtherancehelppromotion

5. InterferenceB2informal

   Getting in someone's way or interfering with their actions.

   Obstrução

   • Stop being an obstruction and let me work.
   • His presence was an obstruction to the team's progress.
   • She felt his constant questions were an obstruction to her concentration.

   Sinônimosbarrierblockagehindranceholdupimpedimentinterferenceobstaclestoppage

   Antônimosaidassistancefacilitationfurtherancehelppromotionsupport