impediment to progress
[ɪmˈpɛdɪmənt tu ˈprɑɡrɛs]
noun phrasepl: impediments to progress
obstáculo ao progresso
1. Something that delays, prevents, or makes progress difficult; a barrier or hindrance to advancement
Bureaucratic red tape is an impediment to progress in the company.
A burocracia é um obstáculo ao progresso da empresa.
2. A factor or condition that impedes forward movement or development
Lack of funding proved to be a major impediment to progress on the project.
A falta de financiamento provou ser um grande obstáculo ao progresso do projeto.
Related Idioms & Phrases
a stumbling block to progress
a roadblock to advancement
standing in the way of progress
an albatross around one's neck
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