1. to hinder, obstruct, or prevent the process of combining or incorporating something into a whole; to block unity or assimilation
Discriminatory policies impede integration of minority communities.
Políticas discriminatórias impedem a integração de comunidades minoritárias.
2. to slow down or obstruct the process of merging systems, organizations, or groups into one unified entity
Technical barriers impede integration of the new software system.
Barreiras técnicas impedem a integração do novo sistema de software.