Definition obstruction in American English

obstruction noun

noun

/əbˈstrʌkʃ(ə)n/

something that blocks a path, passage, door, etc. so that it is difficult or impossible for someone or something to move along or through it

Example

They're going to operate on an obstruction in her colon.

Synonyms and related words

problem obstacle complication

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1.1

the act of blocking a path, passage, door, etc. so that it is difficult or impossible for someone or something to move along or through it

Example

You will be charged with obstruction of a public footpath.

Example

Check that there is no obstruction of the patient's airway.

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hold back intercept obstruct

1.2

the act of preventing someone or something from moving along or through a path, passage, door, etc. by blocking it

Example

obstruction of food shipments by the rebels

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hold back intercept obstruct

the act of taking action in order to prevent someone from doing something or to prevent something from happening

Example

She was charged with perjury and obstruction of justice.

Example

He was criticized for his obstruction of efforts to rebuild the war-torn country.

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obstruction interruption frustration

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an offense in a game such as soccer in which you put your body between an opponent and the ball so that they cannot get it

Example

Collett won a free kick for obstruction.

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backhand backhander ball

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