block passage through; "obstruct the path" shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight; "The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage"; "The trees obstruct my view of the mountains" hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His brother blocked him at every turn
To be, or come, in the way of; to hinder from passing; to stop; to impede; to retard; as, the bar in the harbor obstructs the passage of ships; clouds obstruct the light of the sun; unwise rules obstruct legislation
To obstruct someone or something means to make it difficult for them to move forward by blocking their path. A number of local people have been arrested for trying to obstruct lorries loaded with logs = block
shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight; "The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage"; "The trees obstruct my view of the mountains"
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His brother blocked him at every turn
If someone or something obstructs your view, they are positioned between you and the thing you are trying to look at, stopping you from seeing it properly. Claire positioned herself so as not to obstruct David's line of sight. = block
To obstruct progress or a process means to prevent it from happening properly. The authorities are obstructing a United Nations investigation
To block up; to stop up or close, as a way or passage; to place an obstacle in, or fill with obstacles or impediments that prevent or hinder passing; as, to obstruct a street; to obstruct the channels of the body
If something obstructs a road or path, it blocks it, stopping people or vehicles getting past. Tractors and container lorries have completely obstructed the road. = block
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His brother blocked him at every turn"