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hinder finishing

[ˈhɪndər ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ]
verb phrase
impedir o acabamento / obstaculizar o término
1. to create obstacles or delays that prevent something from being completed or finished
Bad weather will hinder finishing the construction project on time.
O mau tempo vai impedir o acabamento do projeto de construção no prazo.
2. to make it difficult for someone to complete a task or project
Lack of resources will hinder finishing the research study.
A falta de recursos vai obstaculizar o término do estudo de pesquisa.
Synonyms
delay completionobstruct finishingimpede completionslow down finishingprevent completion
Antonyms
facilitate finishingaid completionexpedite finishingaccelerate completionpromote finishing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
impedir o acabamento / dificultar o término
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
obstaculizar a conclusão
Commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
impedir o acabamento / entravar a conclusão
European Portuguese preference for 'entravar'

Related Idioms & Phrases

throw a wrench in the works
put a spanner in the works
hold up progress
stand in the way of completion
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