remove obstacle

[/rɪˈmuːv ˈɒbstəkəl/]
verb phrase
remover obstáculo
1. to eliminate or take away something that blocks, hinders, or prevents progress or movement
The city council decided to remove obstacles from the downtown area to improve traffic flow.
A câmara municipal decidiu remover obstáculos da área do centro para melhorar o fluxo de trânsito.
2. to clear away physical barriers or impediments
Workers had to remove obstacles from the construction site before beginning the project.
Os trabalhadores tiveram que remover obstáculos do canteiro de obras antes de começar o projeto.
3. to resolve or eliminate difficulties or problems preventing success
We need to remove obstacles to innovation in our company.
Precisamos remover obstáculos à inovação em nossa empresa.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'remover obstáculo' is commonly used in business, political, and technical contexts. The phrase reflects a pragmatic approach to problem-solving and is frequently heard in corporate meetings and government discussions about infrastructure and policy. In the USA, this phrase is standard in professional and organizational settings, particularly in project management and strategic planning contexts.
NYC Slang
clear the way, get this outta here
Synonyms / Sinônimos
clear the wayeliminate barriersunblockclear obstaclesremove barriersovercome impediments
Antonyms / Antônimos
create obstaclesadd barriersblock the wayhinder progress

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
remover obstáculo
standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
tirar obstáculo
more colloquial alternative commonly used
Rio de Janeiro
remover/tirar o obstáculo
both forms are acceptable
Portugal
remover obstáculo / eliminar impedimento
formal Portuguese prefers 'eliminar impedimento' in some contexts

Related Words

obstaclebarrierimpedimentobstructionclearinghindranceblock

Related Idioms & Phrases

remove the stumbling block
clear the path
eliminate roadblocks
pave the way
smooth the way
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