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hinder improvement

[ˈhɪndər ɪmˈpruːvmənt]
verb phrase
impedir melhoramento
1. to obstruct, delay, or prevent progress or advancement toward a better state or condition
The lack of funding will hinder improvement in the school system.
A falta de financiamento vai impedir a melhoria do sistema escolar.
2. to create obstacles that slow down or prevent enhancement or development
Poor communication can hinder improvement in team performance.
A má comunicação pode impedir a melhoria do desempenho da equipe.
Synonyms
obstruct improvementimpede progressblock enhancementprevent advancementdelay improvementretard development
Antonyms
facilitate improvementpromote advancementencourage progressenable enhancementsupport development

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
impedir a melhoria
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
prejudicar a melhoria
Common alternative usage
Portugal
prejudicar a melhoria
Preferred variant in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

throw a wrench in the works
put a damper on something
stand in the way of progress
be a stumbling block
get in the way of advancement
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