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/
Korean meaning: 막다, 차단하다, 방해하다
Korean pronunciation: 업**스트**럭트
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 traffic at the busy intersection
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Can't instruct how to construct when debris obstructs!
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Origin
From Latin 'obstruere', meaning 'to build against or block', composed of the prefix 'ob-' (against) and 'struere' (to build or heap up).
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“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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