Meaning
obstruction, blockage
- The state of being blocked, or an impediment that blocks a passage or organ.
- The act of deliberately hindering progress, negotiations, or procedures.
In a sentence
Il medico ha riscontrato una grave ostruzione delle vie respiratorie.
The doctor found a severe obstruction of the airways.
L'idraulico ha rimosso l'ostruzione che bloccava il tubo principale.
The plumber removed the blockage that was clogging the main pipe.
L'opposizione fa ostruzione continua per ritardare il voto finale.
The opposition is constantly obstructing to delay the final vote.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ostruzione | feminine · singular |
| ostruzioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Used in medical contexts (e.g. airway blockage) and technical contexts (pipe clog).
- Related to the political concept 'ostruzionismo' (filibustering).