to obstruct
verb/ɐ̃.tɨ.pɐ.ˈɾaɾ/rare
an·te·pa·rar
Definition
To place something as an obstacle or protection in front of; to stop or prevent in advance.
They tried to obstruct the entrance with a large piece of furniture.
It is necessary to obstruct the possible negative effects of the decision.
Common collocations
obstruct a threatobstruct the pathobstruct the advance
Etymology
Do prefixo ante- + parar.