Visual meaning of 'impedes'? - learn with images, example in daily life

Visual illustration of impedes: To get in the way of; to hinder. - Image 1

impedes: To get in the way of; to hinder. - Thumbnail 1

impedes: To get in the way of; to hinder. - Thumbnail 2

verb

To get in the way of; to hinder.

"Heavy traffic often impedes my commute to work, making me late. "

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