obstruct
11obstruct — ob|struct [ əb strʌkt ] verb transitive 1. ) to block a path, passage, door, etc. so that it is difficult or impossible for someone or something to move along or through it: Tenants must not obstruct access to fire equipment. Seven people were… …
12obstruct — To interpose obstacles or impediments; to hinder, impede, or in any manner, directly or indirectly, to intrude or prevent. 39 Am J1st Obst J § 10. To make difficult or to present obstacles to the accomplishing of a thing. Anno: 148 ALR 1446. To… …
13obstruct — verb ADVERB ▪ partially ▪ completely ▪ deliberately (esp. BrE), wilfully (BrE, law) ▪ wilfully obstructing a police officer in the execution of his duty …
14obstruct — ob|struct [əbˈstrʌkt] v [T] [Date: 1600 1700; : Latin; Origin: , past participle of obstruere to build in the way ] 1.) to block a road, passage etc = ↑block ▪ A small aircraft was obstructing the runway. ▪ The column obstructed our view of the… …
15obstruct — verb 1》 be in the way of; block. 2》 prevent or hinder. Derivatives obstructor noun Origin C16: from L. obstruct , obstruere block up …
16obstruct — verb 1) ensure that the air vents are not obstructed Syn: block (up), clog (up), get in the way of, jam (up), cut off, shut off, bung up, choke, dam up; barricade, bar; technical occlude Ant: clear 2) …
17obstruct — verb 1) ensure that vents are not obstructed Syn: block (up), clog (up), occlude, cut off, bung up, choke, dam up 2) he was obstructing the traffic Syn: hold up, bring to a standstill, stop …
18obstruct — v.tr. 1 block up; make hard or impossible to pass. 2 prevent or retard the progress of; impede. Derivatives: obstructor n. Etymology: L obstruere obstruct (as OB , struere build) …
19obstruct action — index encumber (hinder) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …
20obstruct by opposition — index discourage Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …
