Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with obstacle in American Collocation
obstacle
noun
countable
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
large
Despite the formidable obstacles in her path, she allowed nothing to deter her from meeting the needs of sailors and their families.
impossible to overcome
The mental health practitioner is faced with seemingly insurmountable obstacles, especially the stigma associated with mental health problems.
main
The chief obstacle, of course, was money.
type of obstacle
Many farmers find that they face many costly and bureaucratic obstacles.
Removal of legal obstacles leads to easier divorce.
overcome an obstacle
Young people from impoverished areas often have to surmount additional obstacles to gain a better education.
encounter an obstacle
Your parents knew they were going to encounter obstacles from both cultures when they decided to marry.
remove an obstacle
We need to be providing real opportunities for women in this field, offering more training and removing the obstacles to their success.
be an obstacle
The lack of effective judicial procedures poses a further obstacle to securing remedies for unacceptable conduct.
avoid or deal with an obstacle
The mentoring process helps teachers to tackle obstacles they face.