obstruct — to block or get in the way of something, preventing movement or progress
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to block or get in the way of something, preventing movement or progress
Pronunciation (IPA): /əbˈstrʌkt/
Example Sentences
- My cat loves to obstruct my laptop screen whenever I'm working.
- The new building will obstruct our ocean view.
- Don't park here - you'll obstruct the fire exit.
obstruct
VERB[/əbˈstrʌkt/]
to block or get in the way of something, preventing movement or progress
A fallen tree obstructs the mountain road, forcing cars to stop and wait.
OB(against) + STRUCT(build) — deciding to build(STRUCT) a massive concrete dam directly against(OB) the river perfectly obstructed the water's flow.
The workers arrived to quickly construct the tall brick wall, which completely obstructed the house's beautiful ocean view.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'obstruere', meaning 'to build against or block', composed of the prefix 'ob-' (against) and 'struere' (to build or heap up).
Breakdown
ob- (against) + struct (build) + -ure (verb suffix) = obstruct
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📝Examples
“My cat loves to obstruct my laptop screen whenever I'm working.”
“The new building will obstruct our ocean view.”
“Don't park here - you'll obstruct the fire exit.”
“His huge umbrella obstructed everyone behind him at the concert.”
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