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obstruct development

[/əbˈstrʌkt dɪˈveləpmənt/]
verb phrase
obstruir o desenvolvimento
1. to hinder, block, or impede progress, growth, or advancement of something
Regulatory barriers obstruct development of new technologies.
As barreiras regulatórias obstruem o desenvolvimento de novas tecnologias.
2. to physically block or prevent construction or expansion
The protesters obstruct development of the commercial complex.
Os manifestantes obstruem o desenvolvimento do complexo comercial.
3. to impede or slow down personal or professional growth
Lack of education can obstruct development of career opportunities.
A falta de educação pode obstruir o desenvolvimento de oportunidades de carreira.
Synonyms
hinder developmentimpede developmentblock developmentstunt developmenthamper progress
Antonyms
promote developmentfacilitate developmentadvance developmentencourage growthaccelerate progress

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
obstruir o desenvolvimento
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
embaraçar o desenvolvimento
alternative, somewhat formal
Portugal
obstruir o desenvolvimento
standard usage; formal and legal contexts preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

throw a wrench in the works
throw a spanner in the works
put a damper on something
get in the way of progress
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