obstructing (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /əbˈstrʌktɪŋ/
Definition
The act of blocking something or preventing passage or progress.
Examples
The fallen debris was obstructing the flow of traffic on the highway.
He was charged with obstructing justice after hiding crucial evidence.
Tall buildings can end up obstructing the view of the mountains.
How to Use obstructing
- obstructing the view (collocation)
- Blocking someone's sight of something. — "The large tree was obstructing the view from our window."
- obstructing justice (collocation)
- Interfering with the legal process. — "He was arrested for obstructing justice during the investigation."
- obstructing traffic (collocation)
- Blocking the movement of vehicles. — "The broken-down car was obstructing traffic for miles."
- obstructing a pathway (collocation)
- Blocking a route or passage. — "Fallen rocks were obstructing the pathway to the summit."
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