See Also: obstruct(dictionary)
obstruct(dictionary)

obstruct (oh)



[Date: 1600-1700; Language: Latin; Origin: , past participle of obstruere 'to build in the way']
to block a road, passage etc
-synonym block block
::A small aircraft was obstructing the runway.
::The column obstructed our view of the stage.
to prevent someone from doing something or something from happening, by making it difficult
-synonym block block
::The group is trying to obstruct the peace process.
::He was fined for obstructing the work of the police.