ob·struct 
/əbˈstrʌkt/ verb
ob·structs; ob·struct·ed; ob·struct·ing /əbˈstrʌkt/ verb [+ obj] somewhat formal 1 : to block (something, such as a pipe or street) so that things cannot move through easily
▪ A large tree obstructed the road. ▪ A piece of food obstructed his airway and caused him to stop breathing. 2 : to slow or block the movement, progress, or action of (something or someone)
▪ Several issues have obstructed [=hindered, impeded] efforts to bring peace to the region. ▪ She was charged with obstructing police/investigators. ▪ She was charged with obstructing justice by lying to investigators. 3 : to be in front of (something) : to make (something) difficult to see
▪ His neighbors built a wall that obstructed [=blocked] his view of the ocean.
▪ A large tree obstructed the road. ▪ A piece of food obstructed his airway and caused him to stop breathing.
▪ Several issues have obstructed [=hindered, impeded] efforts to bring peace to the region. ▪ She was charged with obstructing police/investigators. ▪ She was charged with obstructing justice by lying to investigators.
▪ His neighbors built a wall that obstructed [=blocked] his view of the ocean.
