Impede Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)
impede
verb
impedes;
impeded;
impeding
impede
/ɪmˈpiːd/
verb
impedes;
impeded;
impeding
Britannica Dictionary definition of IMPEDE
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:
to slow the movement, progress, or action of (someone or something)
- He claims that economic growth is being impeded by government regulations.
- They were accused of impeding [=_blocking, hindering_] the administration of justice.
- The soldiers could not impede the enemy's advance.
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