impeding (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpiːdɪŋ/
Definition
Hindering or obstructing movement or progress.
Examples
The fallen tree was impeding traffic on the main highway.
Lack of funding is severely impeding the research project's development.
She felt that her shyness was impeding her ability to make new friends.
How to Use impeding
- impeding something (collocation)
- To block or slow down a process or object. — "The dense fog was impeding visibility for drivers."
- impeding factor (collocation)
- A circumstance or influence that obstructs progress. — "Lack of communication proved to be an impeding factor in team cohesion."
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