C2 noun #42,150 most common

obstruction

UK /əbˈstɹʌk.ʃən/ | US /əbˈstɹʌk.ʃən/

The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.

obstruction in 30 Seconds

  • (noun) The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.
  • (noun) Something which obstructs or impedes, either intentionally or unintentionally
  • (noun) The condition of having the natural powers obstructed in their usual course; the arrest of the vital functions; death.

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.
  2. 2
    noun Something which obstructs or impedes, either intentionally or unintentionally
  3. 3
    noun The condition of having the natural powers obstructed in their usual course; the arrest of the vital functions; death.

Synonyms

block hindrance impedance impediment obstacle roadblock stop
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