Definition of "obstruct"

obstruct

/əbˈstɹʌkt/

verb
third-person singular simple present obstructs, present participle obstructing, simple past and past participle obstructed
1. To block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle. See synonyms at block.
2. To impede, retard, or interfere with; hinder.
3. To get in the way of so as to hide from sight.