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Obstacle Makes Difficult Obs•Taclebre /ˈɒbstəkl/Name /ˈɑːbstəkl/Noun Sth/To Sth) A Situation Event

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Back obs•tacleBrE /ˈɒbstəkl/NAmE /ˈɑːbstəkl/noun


1 ~ (to sth/to doing sth) a situation, an event, etc. that makes it difficult for you to do or achieve sth hindranceA lack of qualifications can be a major obstacle to finding a job. So far, we have managed to overcome all the obstacles that have been placed in our path. The MP claims that there is now no obstacle to him standing at the next general election.

2 an object that is in your way and that makes it difficult for you to move forwardThe area was full of streams and bogs and other natural obstacles.

3 (in showjumping) a fence, etc. for a horse to jump over

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