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impeding

[/ɪmˈpiːdɪŋ/]
verb (present participle)
impedindo
1. delaying or preventing by obstructing
The fallen tree is impeding traffic on the highway.
A árvore caída está impedindo o trânsito na estrada.
2. hindering the progress or movement of something
Bad weather is impeding our plans to leave tomorrow.
O mau tempo está impedindo nossos planos de sair amanhã.
3. obstructing or blocking a path or passage
The construction equipment is impeding access to the building.
O equipamento de construção está impedindo o acesso ao prédio.
Synonyms
obstructinghinderingblockingdelayingrestraininghampering
Antonyms
facilitatingaidingassistingpromotingenablingaccelerating

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
impedindo
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
impedindo
standard usage, occasionally 'atrapalhando'
São Paulo
impedindo
standard usage
Portugal
impedindo
standard usage, may also use 'obstruindo'

Related Idioms & Phrases

impeding progress
impeding justice
impeding traffic
obstruction of justice
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