remove hindrances

[rɪˈmuːv ˈhɪndrənsɪz]
verb phrase
remover obstáculos
1. to eliminate or take away obstacles, barriers, or difficulties that prevent progress or success
The government worked to remove hindrances to economic growth.
O governo trabalhou para remover obstáculos ao crescimento econômico.
2. to clear away impediments that block a path or prevent an action
We need to remove hindrances so that the project can move forward smoothly.
Precisamos remover obstáculos para que o projeto possa avançar sem problemas.
This phrase is commonly used in Brazilian business and political discourse when discussing economic reforms, bureaucratic simplification, or project management. In both American and Brazilian contexts, it reflects a problem-solving mindset focused on efficiency and progress.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
eliminate obstaclesclear barriersremove impedimentstake away difficultiesclear the way
Antonyms / Antônimos
create obstaclesadd hindrancesblock progresscreate barriers

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
remover obstáculos
most common and neutral usage
Rio de Janeiro
tirar os impedimentos
colloquial variant meaning to take away impediments
São Paulo
eliminar entraves
business/formal context, meaning to eliminate obstacles
Portugal
remover entraves
formal usage, slightly more formal than Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

obstaclehindrancebarrierimpedimentobstructiondifficulty

Related Idioms & Phrases

clear the decks
pave the way
smooth the path
get the ball rolling
remove red tape
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