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obstructions
[/əbˈstrʌkʃənz/]
noun
feminine
pl: obstruções
obstruções
1.
Things that block or impede passage or progress
The fallen trees created obstructions on the road.
As árvores caídas criaram obstruções na estrada.
2.
The act of obstructing or the state of being obstructed
The obstruction of justice is a serious crime.
A obstrução da justiça é um crime grave.
3.
An obstacle or hindrance to something
There were several obstructions to completing the project on time.
Havia várias obstruções para completar o projeto no prazo.
Synonyms
blockages
barriers
obstacles
impediments
hindrances
Antonyms
clearance
passage
opening
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
obstruções
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
obstruções
Standard usage, may also use 'entupimentos' for literal blockages
São Paulo
obstruções
Standard usage, formal contexts preferred
Portugal
obstruções
Standard usage, also 'entupimentos' for blockages
Related Idioms & Phrases
obstruction of justice
airway obstruction
intestinal obstruction
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