Obstruct ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Obstruct ( verb )

1. To block or hinder the passage, movement, or progress of.
2. To stand in the way of.
3. To make it difficult for something to happen or for someone to do something.
4. To interfere with the normal functioning of.
5. To impede the free movement or action of.

Origin:

From latin obstructus, perfect passive participle of obstruere ("to block up, hinder, obstruct"), from ob- ("in the way of") + struere ("to build, pile up"). .

Examples:

1. The fallen tree was obstructing the road.
2. She obstruct the view by standing in front of the screen.
3. The new regulation will obstruct the company's expansion plans.
4. His poor health is obstructing his ability to work.
5. The storm obstruct the rescue team's progress.

(As a noun)

Obstruct ( noun )

1. To block or hinder the passage, movement, or progress of.
2. To stand in the way of.
3. To make it difficult for something to happen or for someone to do something.
4. To interfere with the normal functioning of.
5. To impede the free movement or action of.

Origin:

From latin obstructus, perfect passive participle of obstruere ("to block up, hinder, obstruct"), from ob- ("in the way of") + struere ("to build, pile up"). .

Examples:

1. The fallen tree was obstructing the road.
2. She obstruct the view by standing in front of the screen.
3. The new regulation will obstruct the company's expansion plans.
4. His poor health is obstructing his ability to work.
5. The storm obstruct the rescue team's progress.