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obstruction methods

[/əbˈstrʌkʃən ˈmɛθədz/]
nounpl: obstruction methods
métodos de obstrução
1. Techniques or strategies used to block, hinder, or prevent the passage, progress, or completion of something
The protesters employed various obstruction methods to delay the construction project.
Os manifestantes empregaram vários métodos de obstrução para atrasar o projeto de construção.
2. Medical or surgical techniques used to block or impede a passage in the body
The doctor explained different obstruction methods used in the treatment plan.
O médico explicou diferentes métodos de obstrução usados no plano de tratamento.
3. Political or legislative tactics used to prevent or slow down the passage of laws or decisions
The opposition party used obstruction methods to block the new bill.
O partido de oposição usou métodos de obstrução para bloquear o novo projeto de lei.
Synonyms
blocking techniqueshindrance methodsimpediment strategiesdelaying tacticsobstinate resistance
Antonyms
facilitation methodsacceleration methodsenablement strategiesexpediting tactics

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
métodos de obstrução
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
técnicas de bloqueio
Alternative commonly used in business and legal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
formas de entrave
More colloquial variant
Portugal
métodos de obstrução
Standard usage; may also use 'técnicas de bloqueio'

Related Idioms & Phrases

throw a wrench in the works
put a spanner in the works
block someone's path
stand in the way of
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