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obstruct entry

[/əbˈstrʌkt ˈɛntri/]
verb phrase
obstruir a entrada
1. to block or prevent access to a place or passage
The fallen tree obstructed entry to the building.
A árvore caída obstruiu a entrada do edifício.
2. to hinder or impede someone from entering a location
Security guards obstructed entry to the restricted area.
Os seguranças obstruíram a entrada na área restrita.
3. to deliberately block access as an act of obstruction
The protesters obstructed entry to the courthouse.
Os manifestantes obstruíram a entrada do tribunal.
Synonyms
block entryprevent entrybar entryimpede accessdeny access
Antonyms
allow entrypermit entryfacilitate entryenable access

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
obstruir a entrada
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
bloquear a entrada
alternative common usage
Portugal
obstruir a entrada
standard European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

block the way
stand in the way
close the door to
lock someone out
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