Obstruct

usgb/əbˈstrʌkt/
verb

To block or fill with objects or to make it difficult for something to move or progress.

The accident obstructed traffic for several hours.
Visual representation of "obstruct" - To block or fill with objects or to make it difficult for something to move or progress.

Often appears as...

  • obstruct view
  • obstruct path
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Physical Barriers

Often used when something physically stops movement or visibility.

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A fallen tree obstructed the hiking trail.
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Metaphorical Use

Can describe non-physical barriers to progress or success.

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Bureaucratic red tape can often obstruct innovation.
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Active Obstruction

Implies a deliberate action to block something.

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The protester obstructed the road intentionally.
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