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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 entry
prevent entry
bar entry
impede access
deny access
Antonyms
allow entry
permit entry
facilitate entry
enable 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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