Vocabulary Entry

impeded

|verb • adjective

verb

To hinder or obstruct the progress or movement of something.

Example Sentences

"The heavy traffic impeded our journey to the airport."

"Construction work on the road may impede the flow of cars."

"The strong winds impeded the flight of the birds."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The impeded stream caused flooding in the nearby fields."

"Her impeded progress made her late for the meeting."

"The impeded pathway was cleared by the maintenance crew."