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obstructing

/əbˈstrʌktɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does obstructing mean?

verb

to block or hinder the movement or progress of something or someone, or to prevent something from happening.

Example

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

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