1. To obstruct, hinder, or prevent someone or something from reaching or achieving a specific goal or objective
The defensive team worked to impede the target by blocking passing lanes.
O time defensivo trabalhou para impedir o alvo bloqueando as linhas de passe.
2. To create obstacles that slow down or prevent progress toward a designated objective
Weather conditions impeded the target of reaching the summit by noon.
As condições climáticas impediram o alvo de atingir o cume ao meio-dia.