obstruct
gb/əbstɹˈʌkt/ us/əbstɹˈʌkt/
B2
Inglés
~ 9900
eltorlaszol, eltakar, akadályoz, akadályozza az igazságszolgáltatást
VERBO
B2
1
eltorlaszol
B2
eltakar
B1
Patrón de uso:
to obstruct [something]
A fallen tree is obstructing the road after the storm.
A vihar után egy kidőlt fa eltorlaszolja az utat.
The large truck parked outside is obstructing our view of the park.
A kint parkoló nagy teherautó eltakarja a parkra nyíló kilátásunkat.
Please do not leave boxes in the hallway; they could obstruct the emergency exit.
Thick clouds obstructed the sun for most of the afternoon.
Construction work has obstructed the main entrance to the building.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The car in front of my house obstructs my view.
A házam előtt álló autó eltakarja a kilátást.
Big bags on the floor can obstruct the door.
A földön lévő nagy táskák eltorlaszolhatják az ajtót.
A broken bus obstructed traffic for one hour.
Tall plants in the window obstruct the light.
Do not obstruct the fire exit with chairs.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes say *"The tree stops the road"* instead of *"The tree obstructs the road"* or *"blocks the road"*. Also, learners may try to use *obstruct* for emotional disturbance (e.g., *"The noise obstructs me"*), where *disturb* or *bother* would be more natural.
Significado
block a path, opening, or view
Colocaciones
obstruct the view
|obstruct the road
|obstruct the entrance
|obstruct traffic
|obstruct the doorway
Sinónimos
block (More common and less formal; used in most everyday situations where movement is stopped.)
|
block off (Often used for closing a road or area completely, especially by police or workers.)
Antónimos
clear (Means to remove things so that the way, opening, or view is open again.)
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unblock (Focuses on removing a physical blockage in something like a pipe, road, or passage.)
Temas
movement
|daily life
|transport
|travel
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definición
to block a road, door, or view so that people, things, or light cannot go through easily
To block a road, passage, opening, or line of sight so that people, objects, or light cannot pass or are made much slower.
VERBO
C1
FORMAL
2
akadályoz
B2
Patrón de uso:
to obstruct [activity or process]
The opposition party has been accused of trying to obstruct the reform process.
Az ellenzéki pártot azzal vádolják, hogy megpróbálja akadályozni a reformfolyamatot.
Personal conflicts within the team are obstructing progress on the project.
A csapaton belüli személyes konfliktusok akadályozzák a projekt előrehaladását.
Several local groups attempted to obstruct the construction of the new airport.
Poor communication can seriously obstruct cooperation between departments.
He denied that he had done anything to obstruct the company’s restructuring plans.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Angry workers tried to obstruct the new company plan.
A dühös dolgozók megpróbálták akadályozni a cég új tervét.
Fear of change can obstruct personal growth.
A változástól való félelem akadályozhatja a személyes fejlődést.
Bad internet can obstruct online meetings.
Their refusal to share data obstructed the research.
The manager does not want to obstruct your ideas.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use *stop* instead of *obstruct* in formal writing (e.g., *"stop progress"*). While understandable, *obstruct* or *hinder* sound more natural in formal or written contexts. Another mistake is using *obstruct* with a person as a direct object to mean 'disagree with' or 'criticize'; *obstruct* should target the activity or process, not simply the person.
Significado
make progress or action difficult
Colocaciones
obstruct progress
|obstruct reform
|obstruct negotiations
|obstruct a plan
|obstruct change
Sinónimos
hinder (Very close in meaning; common in both formal and neutral styles for slowing progress.)
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impede (Formal; often used in written English about processes, development, or movement of ideas or things.)
Antónimos
facilitate (Formal; means to make a process or action easier or more likely to succeed.)
|
promote (Means to actively support or help something to grow or succeed, the opposite of holding it back.)
Temas
work
|politics
|law
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definición
to make it hard for a plan, change, or activity to move forward or be successful
To make the progress, development, or successful completion of something difficult or slow, especially by creating difficulties or refusing to cooperate.
VERBO
C1
TECHNICAL
3
Patrón de uso:
to obstruct [an official process or authority]
He was charged with attempting to obstruct justice after hiding key documents from investigators.
Azzal vádolták meg, hogy megpróbálta akadályozni az igazságszolgáltatást, miután elrejtette a nyomozók elől a kulcsfontosságú dokumentumokat.
Witnesses who lie in court can be prosecuted for obstructing the course of justice.
Azok a tanúk, akik hazudnak a bíróságon, büntetőeljárás alá vonhatók az igazságszolgáltatás akadályozásáért.
The report concluded that several officials had tried to obstruct the investigation.
She was arrested for obstructing a police officer during the arrest.
Any effort to destroy evidence may be treated as an attempt to obstruct justice.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The man went to jail for trying to obstruct justice.
A férfi börtönbe került, mert megpróbálta akadályozni az igazságszolgáltatást.
Destroying evidence can obstruct a police investigation.
A bizonyítékok megsemmisítése akadályozhatja a rendőrségi nyomozást.
The lawyer warned his client not to obstruct the court process.
Running away and pushing the officer can obstruct the police.
The news said the politician tried to obstruct an official inquiry.
Error frecuente:
Learners may use *obstruct justice* in casual situations where no legal process is involved, which sounds strange. This sense is mainly used about crime, law, and official investigations, not everyday disagreements or problems.
Significado
interfere with legal or official process
Colocaciones
obstruct justice
|obstruct an investigation
|obstruct the police
|obstruct law enforcement
|obstruct an officer
Sinónimos
interfere with (More general; can describe illegal or legal interference, depending on context.)
|
tamper with (Often used when someone secretly changes or damages something involved in an investigation or process.)
Antónimos
cooperate with (Means to work willingly with the authorities, which is the opposite of obstructing them.)
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comply with (Means to follow official rules or requests instead of fighting against them.)
Temas
law
|crime
|politics
Definición
to try to stop or change the work of the police, courts, or other officials in a way that is against the law
In law, to deliberately interfere with or attempt to stop an official legal, police, or governmental process from working properly.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
obstruct
AFI
GB/əbstɹˈʌkt/
US/əbstɹˈʌkt/
Sílabas y acento
ob - struct (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (struct)
Formas de la palabra
Verb
- Base: obstruct
- 3rd Person Singular: obstructs
- Present Participle: obstructing
- Past: obstructed
Familia de palabras
Forms
obstructs
verb
obstructing
verb
obstructed
verb
Core family
obstruction
noun B1
obstructive
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unobstructed
adjective
Advanced or less common
obstructively
adverb
obstructionist
noun
Expresiones
obstruct justice
1/əbstɹˈʌkt d͡ʒˈʌstɪs/
fixed phrase
technical
interfere with criminal justice process
to do something on purpose that stops or slows the work of the police, courts, or other legal workers in a criminal case
Ejemplos
- The business owner was accused of trying to obstruct justice by paying a witness to stay silent.
- Anyone who destroys evidence can be charged with attempting to obstruct justice.
- The article explained that lying to investigators may be considered a way to obstruct justice.
obstruct the course of justice
1/əbstɹˈʌkt ðə kˈɔɹs əv d͡ʒˈʌstɪs/
fixed phrase
technical
interfere with progress of a court case
to do things on purpose that stop or change the normal progress of a court case, for example by hiding evidence or pressuring witnesses
Ejemplos
- The judge warned that any attempt to obstruct the course of justice would be treated very seriously.
- He was found guilty of perjury and of attempting to obstruct the course of justice.
- The police said that leaking the witness’s name might obstruct the course of justice.