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to encumber
01
to cause someone or something to have difficulties in moving freely
02
to hinder the process or make something harder to do or achieve
03
*** to burden with obligations, debt, etc.
encumber
v
cumber
v
disencumber
v
disencumber
v
encumbered
adj
encumbered
adj
Example
The outdated software encumbered the team’s progress on the project.
The outdated procedures were encumbering the efficiency of the entire system.
His lack of experience encumbered his chances of securing the promotion.
The new regulations will encumber the startup’s ability to launch quickly.
By imposing strict deadlines, they encumbered the development team's productivity.
