1. to face or deal directly with obstacles, difficulties, or barriers that impede progress
The team had to confront hindrances in their project timeline.
A equipe teve que enfrentar obstáculos no cronograma do projeto.
2. to challenge or oppose difficulties that block one's path or goals
She decided to confront hindrances head-on rather than avoid them.
Ela decidiu enfrentar obstáculos de frente em vez de evitá-los.