obstruction

Signification (Anglais)

1. (countable, uncountable) The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.
2. (countable, uncountable) Something which obstructs or impedes, either intentionally or unintentionally
3. (countable, uncountable) The condition of having the natural powers obstructed in their usual course; the arrest of the vital functions; death.

Concepts

obstacle

obstruction

empêchement

barrière

blocage

pierre d’achappement

entrave

traquenard

🪤

barrage routier

contretemps

engorgement

ingérence

barrage

empêchememt

bouchon

clôture

embûche

inhibition

interdiction

interférence

Synonymes

hindrance

obstacle

impediment

block

barrier

Hindrance

interference

blockage

check

prevention

opposition

blockade

blocking

stoppage

inhibition

clog

barricade

congestion

dam

stumbling block

interdiction

disturbance

hurdle

hinder

hitch

resistance

bar

stopper

stonewalling

stopping

obstructor

obstructer

objection

plug

interruption

interception

embarrassment

jam

impede

impedimenta

encumbrance

stop

🛑

difficulty

hamper

impeding

occlusion

restraint

defense

debarment

cover

Traductions

Hindernis

εμπόδιο

belemmering

ostacolo

obstáculo

obstrucción

حاجز

engel

obstacle

opstructie

opstakel

Behinderung

obstructie

Verstopfung

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/əbˈstɹʌk.ʃən/

Étymologie (Anglais)

From Latin obstructio (“hindrance”), from obstruo (“build against, block, stop”).