obstō — meaning in English

English meaning

• block noun A solid piece of a hard material, usually with flat sides.
• hinder verb To make something more difficult or slow to accomplish; to get in the way of.
• interfere verb To get involved in something in a way that disrupts or is unwelcome.
• obstruct verb To block a path or passage so that things can't get through.

Senses

obstō is used for these senses in English:

• hinder (transitive) To make difficult to accomplish; to act as an obstacle; to frustrate.
• obstruct To block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle. See synonyms at block.
• obstruct To impede, retard, or interfere with; hinder.

block — full definition

1. noun A solid piece of a hard material, usually with flat sides.
2. noun A section of a city bounded by streets, or the distance along one such section.
3. noun Something that stops progress or prevents access.
4. verb To obstruct or prevent something from passing or happening.
5. verb To stop someone from contacting you online.

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