obstruction Definition and Meaning in English (obstruction definition)

noun
Quick Answer • Definition

Obstruction definition: The act of blocking or hindering progress, or the state of being blocked.

Definitions of Obstruction

  1. 1noun

    The act of blocking or hindering progress, or the state of being blocked.

  2. 2noun

    An object or barrier that hinders movement or progress.

Example Sentences

“The fallen tree caused an obstruction on the road.”

“He was charged with obstruction of justice.”

“There was an obstruction in the pipe, preventing water flow.”

Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveobstruct
agent nounobstructor
adjectiveobstructive

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

obstruction of justicecollocation

The act of interfering with the legal process.

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Obstruction definition: The act of blocking or hindering progress, or the state of being blocked.
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'Obstruction' translates to 'obstruction' in English. Obstruction definition: The act of blocking or hindering progress, or the state of being blocked.
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