throwing up roadblocks
- obstructingBlocking forward movement
- stallingIntentional delay tactics
- stonewallingDeliberately refusing to respond
- hinderingCreating obstacles to progress
- blockingImpeding forward progress
barriers · delays · resistance · red tape · bureaucracy · sabotage · impeding · derailing · stymying · obstacles · hurdles · bottleneck · gridlock · filibuster · detour · standstill · foot-dragging · interference
facilitation vs. obstruction
throwing up roadblockspaving the way
Preparing for what follows
facilitating · enabling · greasing the wheels · opening doors · expediting
cooperation vs. opposition
throwing up roadblockssupporting
Bearing or sustaining
cooperating · playing ball · going along with · backing · collaborating