obstructed
əbˈstrʌktɪd
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Definition of obstructed - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
obstaclesblocked or impeded from view or movement
  • The obstructed window made it hard to see outside..
blocked hindered impeded
2.
interruptioninterrupted in progress or activity
  • The game was obstructed by sudden rain..
blocked impeded
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Origin of obstructed

Latin, ob (against) + struere (to build)

Terms with obstructed included in their meaning

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obstruction
obstructed from normal passage
obstruction
become completely obstructed or clogged
obstruction
obstructed by a blockage, preventing flow or movement
pipe buildup
become obstructed with thick or sticky matter
obstruction
become obstructed or filled with something
obstruction
blocked or obstructed, preventing normal flow
nose
blocked or obstructed
obstruction
state of being blocked or obstructed

Examples of obstructed in a sentence

  • Her obstructed vision required immediate medical attention.
  • Traffic was obstructed by a fallen tree.
  • The view was obstructed by a large billboard.

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  1. French:obstrué, interrompu, ...
  2. German:versperrt, unterbrochen, ...
  3. Italian:ostruito, interrotto, ...
  4. Spanish:bloqueado, interrumpido, ...
  5. Portuguese:bloqueada, interrompido, ...
  6. Chinese:被挡住的, 中断的, ...
  7. Japanese:遮られた, 中断された, ...
  8. Arabic:مَحجوب, مُعَطَّل, ...
  9. Hebrew:חָסוּם, מֻפְרָע, ...
  10. Russian:заблокированный, затруднённый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:заблокований, перерваний, ...
  12. Hindi:अवरुद्ध, रुका हुआ, ...
obstruct
əbˈstrʌkt

Definition of obstruct - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
visual blockprevent something from being seen
  • The tall building obstructed our view of the sunset.
block obscure
2.
physical blockblock a path or passage with obstacles
  • The fallen tree obstructed the road.
block impede
3.
obstaclehinder progress or activity
  • The heavy traffic obstructed our journey.
block hamper impede
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Expressions with obstruct

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hinder the legal process or investigation
He was charged for trying to obstruct justice.

Origin of obstruct

Latin, ob- (against) + struere (to build)

Examples of obstruct in a sentence

  • Trees obstructed the road signs.
  • Debris obstructed the hiking trail.
  • A parked car obstructed the driveway.
  • The fallen tree obstructed the hiking path.
  • Her large hat obstructed my view of the stage.

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  1. French:obstruer, barrer, ...
  2. German:versperren, behindern, ...
  3. Italian:ostruire, sbarrare, ...
  4. Spanish:obstruir, dificultar, ...
  5. Portuguese:obstruir, travar, ...
  6. Chinese:挡住, 堵塞, ...
  7. Japanese:妨げる, 塞ぐ, ...
  8. Arabic:حَجَبَ, عَرْقَلَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַסְתִּיר, לַחְסוֹם, ...
  10. Russian:закрывать, препятствовать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:загороджувати, перекрити, ...
  12. Hindi:नज़र रोकना, रास्ता रोकना, ...
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