B1 — Intermediateverb
impedire
to prevent, to hinder, to stop
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
vietarebloccareostacolareproibirefrenare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
permettereconsentireagevolarefavorireaiutare
Usage note
'Impedire a qualcuno di fare qualcosa' = to prevent someone from doing something. 'Vietare' = to forbid (by rule). 'Ostacolare' = to obstruct/hinder.
Example
"Il maltempo ha impedito la partenza del volo."
"The bad weather prevented the flight from departing."
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