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to obstruct
01
belemmeren, verhinderen
to prevent something or someone from moving forward or progressing smoothly
Transitive: to obstruct access or movement
Example
The fallen tree obstructed the path, causing a detour for hikers.
The construction materials on the sidewalk obstructed pedestrian movement.
02
hinderen, tegenhouden
to deliberately create challenges or difficulties that slow down or prevent the smooth advancement or development of something
Transitive: to obstruct development of something
Example
Ongoing negotiations between the parties threaten to obstruct the peace process.
Voortdurende onderhandelingen tussen de partijen dreigen het vredesproces te hinderen.
The upcoming strike has the potential to obstruct regular business operations.
De aanstaande staking heeft het potentieel om de normale bedrijfsvoering te hinderen.
03
blokkeren, tegenhouden
to block or impede the view of something by positioning oneself or another object in the path
Transitive: to obstruct a view
Example
The towering skyscrapers obstructed the view of the sunset from the park.
De torenhoge wolkenkrabbers blokkeren het uitzicht op de zonsondergang vanuit het park.
The dense fog obstructed visibility, making it difficult for drivers to see the road ahead.
De dichte mist blokkeerde de zichtbaarheid, waardoor het moeilijk was voor chauffeurs om de weg voor zich te zien.
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