Phrase guide

stand in the way

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To impede the progress or achievement (of).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • They won't let their parents stand in the way of their love.
  • I've committed so much to this business, and nothing will stand in the way.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

11 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: im Weg stehen — to impede the progress of
  • Polish: stać na drodze — to impede the progress of
  • Polish: stawać na drodze — to impede the progress of
  • Polish: stanąć na drodze — to impede the progress of
  • Polish: stać na przeszkodzie — to impede the progress of
  • Polish: stanąć na przeszkodzie — to impede the progress of
  • Polish: stać na zawadzie — to impede the progress of
  • Polish: stanąć na zawadzie — to impede the progress of
  • Polish: wchodzić w paradę — to impede the progress of
  • Polish: wejść w paradę — to impede the progress of
  • Swedish: stå i vägen — to impede the progress of