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.

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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

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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