impede

/im'pi:d/
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impede

The fallen tree impedes the flow of traffic on the road.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To block passage through; to physically obstruct.
    • To be a hindrance or obstacle to; to slow down or prevent the progress, movement, or action of someone or something.
Usage

The verb "impede" is used to describe the action of creating an obstruction or difficulty. It is a formal term often used in academic, legal, or technical contexts. It is typically followed by a direct object (the thing being hindered).

Examples
  • Verb:
    • The fallen tree impeded the flow of traffic on the road.
    • Strict regulations can impede innovation in some industries.
    • She is impeding the progress of our project with her constant objections.
Advanced Usage
  • "to impede someone/something from doing something": This construction is less common but grammatically possible, often replaced by simpler structures (e.g., ).
    • The bad weather impeded the rescue team from reaching the summit.
  • Used in legal and formal writing to describe actions that unlawfully or unfairly obstruct a process.
    • The court ruled that the new law would impede citizens' access to justice.
Variants and Related Words
  • Impediment (noun): A hindrance or obstruction in doing something.
    • A speech impediment.
  • Unimpeded (adjective): Not obstructed or hindered.
    • The river flows unimpeded to the sea.
Synonyms
  • Hinder: To create difficulties, resulting in delay or obstruction.
  • Obstruct: To block or get in the way of.
  • Hamper: To hinder or impede the movement or progress of.
  • Block: To make movement or progress difficult or impossible.
Antonyms
  • Facilitate: To make an action or process easier.
  • Assist: To help.
  • Promote: To further the progress of; to support actively.
  • Aid: To provide support or help.
Phrasal Verbs

Note: "Impede" itself is not commonly used in phrasal verb constructions.

Related Idioms

Note: There are no common idioms that use the exact word "impede." The concept is more frequently expressed with synonyms like "stand in the way of" or "put a brake on."

impede

The fallen tree impedes the flow of traffic on the road.

Verb
  1. block passage through
    • obstruct the path
  2. be a hindrance or obstacle to
    • She is impeding the progress of our project

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