stand in the way
Impede forward movement
To stand in the way is to obstruct or block progress, either literally or figuratively.
A physical obstacle stands in the way of passage; a person's objections stand in the way of a plan: Nothing stands in the way of her ambition.
The phrase implies something that must be removed or overcome before proceeding.
Solid mass, or impede
- hinderObstruct or delay
- impedeTo obstruct movement
- thwartPrevent success of
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
obstacle · roadblock · impediment · hindrance · bottleneck · blockade · barricade · stumbling block
Weaken by stealth
- derailForce off course
- disruptInterrupt and disorder
- scuttleSink intentionally; hurried shuffle
- torpedoPropelled undersea explosive
wreck · spoil · ruin · damage · interfere · meddle · filibuster · stonewall
block
Solid mass, or impede
barrier · obstacle · roadblock · impediment · hindrance · bottleneck · blockade · barricade · stumbling block · encumbrance
undermine
Weaken by stealth
torpedo · wreck · spoil · ruin · damage · interfere · meddle · filibuster · stonewall · resist
foil
Defeat a plan
preclude · forestall · prohibit · deter · stop · halt · avert · head off · ward off · fend off
slow
Lacking in speed
stall · postpone · defer · detain · bog down · drag out · prolong · hamstring · encumber · handicap
stand in the wayclear the way
pave the way · facilitate · make way · enable · clear a path
stand in the waystep aside
Withdraw from a position
get out of the way · stand aside · move aside · make room · clear out
stand, standing, stands, standstill, withstand, understand, understanding, wayward, wayside