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Definition of obstruction - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
blockingsomething that blocks or makes movement difficult
- The fallen tree was a major obstruction on the road..
2.
metaphoricalimmaterial thing standing in the way
- Fear can be an obstruction to success.
3.
medicalTECH. something blocking a passage in the bodyTECH.
- The doctor found an obstruction in the artery.
4.
sportsTECH. unfairly impeding an opposing playerTECH.
- He was penalized for obstruction during the game.
5.
legislatureTECH. intentional delay in legislative proceduresTECH.
- The senator used obstruction to delay the vote.
Images of obstruction
something that blocks or makes movement difficult
Expressions with obstruction
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make something blocked or hard to pass through
The fallen tree caused an obstruction on the road.
something blocking the way
There was an obstruction in the path, so we had to turn back.
serious crime of stopping police or court work on purpose
He was charged with felony obstruction after hiding evidence.
blockage in breathing passages that slows or stops air movement
The patient suffered an airway obstruction after choking on food.
blockage preventing normal flow in the intestines
The patient was diagnosed with a bowel obstruction after experiencing severe abdominal pain.
interference with the legal process or administration
He was charged with obstruction of justice for hiding evidence.
blockage in the intestines preventing passage of contents
The patient was diagnosed with an intestinal obstruction.
blockage of nasal passages often causing difficulty in breathing
He sought treatment for his nasal obstruction to breathe better..
Origin of obstruction
Latin, obstruere (to block) + -ion
Terms with obstruction included in their meaning
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obstruction
blocking someone's path or progress
hindrance
causing difficulty or obstruction
obstruction
obstruct movement or progress
obstruction
obstructed from normal passage
obstruction
constantly obstructing or hindering
obstruction
prevent movement by obstructing
obstruction
obstruct a path or area
obstruction
become completely obstructed or clogged
obstruction
obstructed by a blockage, preventing flow or movement
breathing
be unable to breathe due to obstruction
obstruction
become obstructed or filled with something
obstruction
blocked or obstructed, preventing normal flow
obstruction
hinder each other's progress or actions
obstruction
obstruct or hinder progress or movement
visibility
completely visible without obstruction
obstruction
blocking the path or progress of something
obstruction
the act of something being jammed or stuck
safety
move away to avoid danger or obstruction
safety
move away to avoid danger or obstruction
obstacle
delay or obstruction
unblocked
free from obstruction or hindrance
obstacle
barrier or obstruction
obstruction
preventing movement or progress
obstruction
the act of stopping movement or progress
Examples of obstruction in a sentence
Traffic was delayed due to an obstruction on the highway. Procrastination is a common obstruction to productivity. Lack of resources can be an obstruction to progress. An obstruction was detected in the intestine. They removed an obstruction from the airway. The referee called obstruction on the defender.
Obstruction was evident when he blocked the runner. Obstruction in the committee led to a standstill in discussions. The bill faced obstruction, causing frustration among the lawmakers.
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- French:obstacle, obstruction, ...
- German:Hindernis, Barriere, ...
- Italian:blocco, ostacolo, ...
- Spanish:bloqueo, impedimento, ...
- Portuguese:bloqueio, barreira, ...
- Chinese:障碍物, 障碍, ...
- Japanese:障害物, 障害, ...
- Arabic:عَائِق, مانع, ...
- Hebrew:מִכְשׁוֹל, מַחְסוֹם, ...
- Russian:препятствие, барьер, ...
- Ukrainian:перешкода, завала, ...
- Hindi:अवरोध, रोकावट, ...
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