26984 words

obstructing

3 definitions • 6 examples
1
present participle of
2
to block a road, passage, entrance, etc. so that nothing can go along it, or to prevent something from happening correctly by putting difficulties in its way:

Examples:

After the earthquake many roads were obstructed by collapsed buildings.
Her view of the stage was obstructed by a pillar.
An accident is obstructing traffic on the M11.
3
to try to stop something from happening or developing:

Examples:

UK He got five years in prison for withholding evidence and obstructing the course of justice.
US He was charged with obstructing justice.

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