clear obstacle
[/klɪr ˈɒbstəkəl/ or /ˈklɪr ðə ˈɒbstəkəl/]
verb phrase / noun phrasepl: clear obstacles
remover obstáculo / desimpedir / desobstruir
1. To remove or eliminate something that blocks a path, progress, or prevents access
We need to clear the obstacle from the road before the ambulance arrives.
Precisamos remover o obstáculo da estrada antes da ambulância chegar.
2. To make a passage or way free from impediments
The construction crew worked to clear obstacles blocking the entrance.
A equipe de construção trabalhou para desimpedir os obstáculos que bloqueavam a entrada.
3. To resolve or overcome difficulties or barriers
The new policy helps clear obstacles to economic growth.
A nova política ajuda a remover obstáculos ao crescimento econômico.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'clearing obstacles' is commonly used metaphorically in business, politics, and personal development discourse. In Brazil, the phrase is frequently employed in discussions about bureaucratic red tape and infrastructure projects. In the USA, it's often used in motivational and self-help contexts.
NYC Slang
clear the path / get that out the way
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