remove an obstruction

Frequency: 7.812.5 per million words

to take away something that is blocking the way

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Examples (10)

  • She had to have surgery to remove an obstruction from her throat.
  • The road crew worked quickly to remove the fallen tree, which was a major obstruction.
  • The plumber used a special tool to remove the obstruction in the pipe.
  • Before construction could begin, they needed to remove all obstructions from the site.
  • The team's first task was to remove the obstruction blocking the entrance.
  • He tried to remove the obstruction in the vacuum cleaner himself, but it was too stuck.
  • To ensure free passage, the city council decided to remove the historical monument that had become an obstruction.
  • The doctor performed a procedure to remove the obstruction causing her breathing difficulties.
  • It took several hours for the rescue workers to remove the obstruction from the collapsed tunnel.
  • We must remove any obstruction that hinders progress.