English to English
noun
- something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
Lack of imagination is an obstacle to one's advancement.
The poverty of a district is an obstacle to good education.
The filibuster was a major obstruction to the success of their plan.
source: WordNet 3.0
- an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented)
source: WordNet 3.0
- That which stands in the way, or opposes; anything that hinders progress; a hindrance; an obstruction, physical or moral.
source: Webster 1913
English to Tagalog
noun
- [óbstacl] Kapansanan; hadláng
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
