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impede entry
[ɪmˈpiːd ˈɛntri]
verb phrase
impedir a entrada
1.
to prevent or obstruct someone or something from entering a place or space
The fallen tree impeded entry to the forest.
A árvore caída impediu a entrada na floresta.
2.
to create obstacles or barriers that make access difficult or impossible
Security measures impede entry without proper identification.
Medidas de segurança impedem a entrada sem identificação adequada.
Synonyms
block entry
prevent entry
obstruct entry
hinder access
restrict access
Antonyms
permit entry
allow entry
enable access
facilitate entry
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
impedir a entrada
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
bloquear entrada
colloquial alternative
São Paulo
impedir o acesso
formal or technical context
Portugal
impedir a entrada
standard European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep someone out
shut someone out
bar the door
close the gates
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