Vocabulary

Form

to disturb; to prevent; to obstruct; to hinder

verb vt
N2 freq #39

Example sentences

He is holding up her work.

His ignorance hindered us in our progress.

His pride stood in the way of success.

The accident held up traffic.

Examinations interfere with the real purpose of education.

Examinations interfere with the real meaning of education.

There is nothing to prevent us from going.

The heavy rain prevented them from going there.