obstructing

əbˈstrʌktɪŋ
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Translation of obstructing into German

Adjective

1.

obstacles

blocking or hindering movement or progress
  • The obstructing debris made the road impassable.Die blockierenden Trümmer machten die Straße unpassierbar.
2.

delaying

causing a delay or difficulty
  • The obstructing regulations slowed down the approval process.Die verzögernden Vorschriften verlangsamten den Genehmigungsprozess.
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Synonyms and analogies of obstructing in English

adj.blockinghinderingMore synonyms

Examples of obstructing in a sentence

  • Obstructing furniture made the room hard to navigate.
  • The obstructing debris made the path impassable.
  • Obstructing factors hindered the project's progress.
obstruct
əbˈstrʌkt
Verb
tr.
1.

visual block

prevent something from being seen
  • The tall building obstructed our view of the sunset.Das hohe Gebäude versperrte uns die Sicht auf den Sonnenuntergang.
2.

physical block

block a path or passage with obstacles
  • The fallen tree obstructed the road.Der umgestürzte Baum blockierte die Straße.
3.

obstacle

hinder progress or activity
  • The heavy traffic obstructed our journey.Der dichte Verkehr behinderte unsere Reise.

Expressions with obstruct: examples in English and translations in German

die Justiz behindern
den Rechtsweg behindern
He was charged for trying to obstruct justice.

Translations of "obstructing" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieBehinderungnf.

Perhaps I should arrest you for obstructing an investigation.

Vielleicht sollte ich Sie wegen Behinderung einer Ermittlung verhaften.

You'll be summonsed for obstructing the law.

Sie bekommen eine Vorladung wegen Behinderung der Justiz.

dasVersperrennn.

The latticed railing on the deck provided safety without obstructing the view.

Das vergitterte Geländer auf dem Deck bot Sicherheit, ohne die Aussicht zu versperren.

They can shoot digital photographs without obstructing their view with the camera body.

Sie können digitale Fotografien schießen, ohne ihre Ansicht mit dem Kameragehäuse zu versperren.

behindern

The parasol does not have any technical components obstructing the view.

Der Sonnenschirm besitzt keine technischen Bauteile, die die Sicht behindern.

An untrimmed hedge can protrude into the sidewalk, obstructing pedestrians.

Eine unbeschnittene Hecke kann auf den Gehweg ragen und die Fußgänger behindern.

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  • behindert

obstructing: Examples and translations in context

You're under arrest for obstructing a federal investigation.

Sie sind verhaftet wegen Behinderung polizeilicher Ermittlungen.

I can indict you for obstructing justice.

Ich kann Sie wegen der Behinderung der Justiz festnehmen.

I hope you know that obstructing justice is a felony offense.

Ich hoffe, Sie wissen, dass Behinderung von Ermittlungen ein Verbrechen ist.

You really should be afraid of going to jail for obstructing a murder investigation.

Sie sollten wirklich Angst haben ins Gefängnis zu müssen wegen Behinderung einer Ermittlung.

Or I will charge you for obstructing a murder inquiry.

Denken Sie nach, sonst klage ich Sie an wegen Behinderung einer Mordermittlung.

You are under surveillance for obstructing the search of a person in danger.

Sie befinden sich in Polizeigewahrsam wegen Behinderung der Staatsgewalt und unterlassener Hilfeleistung.

The municipal code allows for the impounding of items obstructing public pathways.

Die kommunale Satzung erlaubt das Einziehen von Gegenständen, die öffentliche Wege versperren.

The team worked hard to rout the stubborn rocks obstructing the path.

Das Team arbeitete hart daran, die hartnäckigen Felsen zu entfernen, die den Weg versperren.

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