cause obstruction
Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words
to create a blockage or hindrance
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Examples (10)
- The car had been parked in front of the entrance, causing an obstruction.
- His refusal to cooperate began to cause a serious obstruction to the investigation.
- Fallen trees often cause obstruction on mountain roads after a storm.
- Any illegal parking will cause obstruction and be towed away.
- The new regulations could cause some obstruction to international trade.
- Construction debris can easily cause obstruction in drainage systems.
- Protestors attempted to cause obstruction to traffic during the morning rush.
- Her constant interruptions are causing obstruction to the meeting's progress.
- The police warned against activities that might cause obstruction to emergency services.
- A build-up of ice in the pipes can cause obstruction and lead to bursts.