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bar the way
[/bɑːr ðə weɪ/]
verb phrase
bloquear o caminho
1.
To obstruct or prevent passage; to place an obstacle in someone's path
The fallen tree barred the way to the village.
A árvore caída bloqueou o caminho para a aldeia.
2.
To prevent or hinder someone from proceeding or achieving something
His lack of education barred the way to a better career.
Sua falta de educação impediu o caminho para uma carreira melhor.
Synonyms
block the way
obstruct the path
impede
hinder
prevent passage
stand in the way
Antonyms
clear the way
open the way
facilitate
enable
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
bloquear o caminho
Most common usage in Brazil
Brazil
barrar o caminho
Direct translation, also commonly used
Portugal
bloquear o caminho
Standard usage in Portugal
Portugal
barrar a passagem
Alternative Portuguese expression
Related Idioms & Phrases
stand in the way
get in the way
block someone's path
put obstacles in someone's way
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