obstruct

/əbˈstrʌkt/
verb
  1. To block or get in the way of something, making it difficult to pass or move.
    • A fallen tree obstructed the road after the storm.
    • The large truck obstructed my view of the traffic light.
    • Please do not obstruct the fire exit with boxes.
  2. To deliberately prevent or delay a process, plan, or action.
    • Bad weather obstructed the rescue efforts.
    • Her constant questions obstructed the flow of the meeting.
    • The politician tried to obstruct the investigation by hiding documents.
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