1. To create barriers or impediments that prevent someone or something from being included or participating
The new policies obstruct inclusion of minority groups in leadership positions.
As novas políticas obstruem a inclusão de grupos minoritários em posições de liderança.
2. To actively block or hinder the integration or incorporation of individuals or elements into a group, system, or process
Discriminatory hiring practices obstruct inclusion in the workplace.
Práticas de contratação discriminatórias obstruem a inclusão no ambiente de trabalho.