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block progress
[/blɒk ˈprɒɡres/]
verb phrase
bloquear o progresso
1.
To prevent or hinder the advancement or development of something or someone
The new regulations block progress in renewable energy development.
Os novos regulamentos bloqueiam o progresso no desenvolvimento de energia renovável.
2.
To obstruct forward movement or advancement toward a goal
Budget cuts block progress on the construction project.
Os cortes orçamentários bloqueiam o progresso do projeto de construção.
Synonyms
impede progress
hinder advancement
obstruct development
stall progress
halt progress
retard advancement
Antonyms
facilitate progress
enable advancement
promote development
accelerate progress
advance progress
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
bloquear o progresso
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
barrar o progresso
Common alternative in São Paulo
Rio de Janeiro
frear o progresso
Alternative usage meaning to brake/stop progress
Portugal
bloquear o progresso
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
put a wrench in the works
throw a monkey wrench
hit a roadblock
come to a standstill
dead in the water
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