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Meaning of Obstruction | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
əbˈstɹʌk.ʃən

Definitions

  1. The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.
  2. Something which obstructs or impedes, either intentionally or unintentionally
  3. The condition of having the natural powers obstructed in their usual course; the arrest of the vital functions; death.

Equivalents

Català obstrucció
Español obstrucción
Français obstruction
Gàidhlig amaladh
Magyar akadály
Bahasa Indonesia obstruksi
Italiano ostruzione
한국어 가애 장벽 장애 저지 차단
Kurdî este
Português obstrução
Svenska blockering
తెలుగు అడ్డ ఆటంకం
Türkçe engel olma
Tiếng Việt trở lực

Examples

“The referee stopped play because of an obstruction by the defender.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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