obstruct

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по блокированию, препятствованию или затруднению движения, прогресса или доступа.

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.

   Преграждать

   • 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.

   Синонимыbarbarricadeblockblockadecloghamperimpedestymiethwart

   Антонимыaidassistclearfacilitatefreehelpopenunblock

2. Hinder progress or accomplishmentB2formal

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

   Препятствовать

   • 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.

   Синонимыblockencumberfrustratehamperimpedeinhibitretardstymiethwart

   Антонимыadvanceaidassistexpeditefacilitatefurtherhelppromote

3. Shut out from viewB2formal

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

   Заслонять

   • 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.

   Синонимыblockconcealcoverhidemaskobscurescreenshieldshroudveil

   Антонимыdisplayexposerevealshow