obstruction

ostruzione, ostacolo

Qualcosa che blocca una strada, un passaggio o un’apertura.

In inglese semplice: Something that blocks a road, passage, or opening.

• A fallen tree caused an obstruction.
• Workers cleared the obstruction from the pipe.
• The doctor checked for an obstruction in his airway.

Sinonimi: blockage, obstacle, barrier

Espressioni comuni: road obstruction, remove an obstruction, airway obstruction

ostruzionismo, intralcio

Il fatto di impedire o rendere più difficile il movimento, il progresso o il successo.

In inglese semplice: The act of stopping or making it harder for someone or something to move forward or succeed.

• They accused him of obstruction.
• She was charged with obstruction of justice.
• The committee complained about deliberate obstruction of its investigation.

Come si usa: obstruction of something (The law forbids obstruction of police work.)

Sinonimi: blocking, hindrance, impediment

Contrari: assistance

Espressioni comuni: obstruction of justice, deliberate obstruction, obstruction of something

ostacolo, impedimento

Qualcosa che impedisce o rende difficile muoversi o progredire.

In inglese semplice: Something that gets in the way of movement or progress.

• The referee spotted an obstruction.
• Lack of funding remains an obstruction to progress.
• The defender’s obstruction prevented her from reaching the ball.

Come si usa: an obstruction to something (The high fee is an obstruction to participation.)

Sinonimi: obstacle, impediment, hindrance

Espressioni comuni: an obstruction to something, call an obstruction, unnecessary obstruction