Meaning of stand in the way | Babel Free

Definitions

To impede the progress or achievement (of).

Equivalents

Examples

“They won't let their parents stand in the way of their love.”

“I've committed so much to this business, and nothing will stand in the way.”

“Any municipality that has gone so far as to abolish its police department is already engaged in a groundbreaking process and these difficulties should not stand in the city's way.”

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