impeding Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb be a hindrance or obstacle to
    hinder; impede.
    • She is impeding the progress of our project
  2. verb block passage through
    obstruct; close up; obturate; jam; impede; occlude; block.
    • obstruct the path
  3. adjective satellite preventing movement
    hindering; clogging; obstructive.
    • the clogging crowds of revelers overflowing into the street

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