Found 3 items, similar to obstruct.
English → Indonesian (quick)
Definition: obstruct
blok, memblok, menghalangi, menghambat, merintangi
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: obstruct
obstruct
v 1: hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of;
“His
brother blocked him at every turn” [syn:
blockade,
block,
hinder,
stymie,
stymy,
embarrass]
2: block passage through;
“obstruct the path” [syn:
obturate,
impede,
occlude,
jam,
block,
close up] [ant:
free]
3: shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from
sight;
“The thick curtain blocked the action on the
stage”;
“The trees obstruct my view of the mountains”
[syn:
block]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Obstruct
Obstruct
\Ob*struct"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p.
Obstructed; p. pr.
& vb. n.
Obstructing.] [L. obstructus, p. p. of obstruere
to build up before or against, to obstruct; ob (see
Ob-) +
struere to pile up. See
Structure.]
[1913 Webster]
1. To block up; to stop up or close, as a way or passage; to
place an obstacle in, or fill with obstacles or
impediments that prevent or hinder passing; as, to
obstruct a street; to obstruct the channels of the body.
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'T is the obstructed paths of sound shall clear.
--Pope.
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2. To be, or come, in the way of; to hinder from passing; to
stop; to impede; to retard; as, the bar in the harbor
obstructs the passage of ships; clouds obstruct the light
of the sun; unwise rules obstruct legislation.
“Th'
impatience of obstructed love.” --Johnson.
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Syn: To bar; barricade; stop; arrest; check; interrupt; clog;
choke; impede; retard; embarrass; oppose.
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