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obstruct the finishing

[əbˈstrʌkt ðə ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ]
verb phrase
obstruir o acabamento / impedir o término
1. To block, hinder, or prevent the completion or final stage of something
The construction debris continued to obstruct the finishing of the building.
Os escombros da construção continuavam a obstruir o acabamento do edifício.
2. To create an obstacle that delays the final touches or conclusion of a project
Bad weather may obstruct the finishing of the road renovation.
O mau tempo pode impedir o término da renovação da estrada.
Synonyms
block the finishinghinder the completionimpede the final stageprevent completion
Antonyms
facilitate completionexpedite finishingassist completion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
obstruir o acabamento
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
obstruir o acabamento / impedir a conclusão
European Portuguese variant

Related Idioms & Phrases

throw a wrench in the works
get in the way of
hold up completion
put a damper on
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