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impeded flow

[ɪmˈpiːdɪd floʊ]
nounpl: impeded flows
fluxo impedido
1. The obstruction or restriction of the natural movement or passage of a fluid, traffic, or any continuous stream
The accident caused impeded flow on the highway during rush hour.
O acidente causou fluxo impedido na rodovia durante a hora de pico.
2. In medical contexts, the reduced or blocked circulation of blood or other bodily fluids
The patient's impeded flow of cerebrospinal fluid required immediate intervention.
O fluxo impedido de líquido cefalorraquidiano do paciente exigiu intervenção imediata.
Synonyms
blocked flowrestricted flowobstructed flowcongestioncirculation obstruction
Antonyms
free flowunobstructed flowclear passagesmooth flow

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fluxo impedido
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
fluxo obstruído
Alternative common usage
Portugal
fluxo impedido
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

traffic jam
bottleneck
gridlock
stand still
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