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obstruct

/ɒbˈstrʌkt/ verb · British & US
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What does obstruct mean?

verb

To block or hinder the movement or progress of something or someone, or to prevent something from happening. To obstruct a passage or a view.

Example

"The construction work obstructed the entire street, causing traffic jams."

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