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hinder completion

[ˈhɪndər kəmˈpliːʃən]
verb phrase
impedir a conclusão
1. to obstruct, delay, or prevent something from being finished or completed
Bad weather will hinder completion of the construction project.
O mau tempo vai impedir a conclusão do projeto de construção.
2. to create obstacles that make it difficult to finish a task
Lack of funding hindered completion of the research.
A falta de financiamento impediu a conclusão da pesquisa.
Synonyms
obstruct completiondelay completionprevent completionimpede completionblock completion
Antonyms
facilitate completionexpedite completionenable completionassist completion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
impedir a conclusão
most common usage
São Paulo
dificultar a conclusão
alternative with emphasis on making difficult
Portugal
prejudicar a conclusão
common alternative emphasizing harm or damage

Related Idioms & Phrases

throw a wrench in the works
put a spoke in someone's wheel
get in the way of
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