In the way of something

preposition

Preventing something from happening or somebody from doing something.

I would've finished the report sooner if not for all the interruptions in the way.
Visual representation of "in the way of something" - Preventing something from happening or somebody from doing something
preposition

To be a part or aspect of something.

What challenges are in the way of achieving your goal?
Visual representation of "in the way of something" - To be a part or aspect of something
preposition

Used to indicate the amount or type of something.

Is there anything else in the way of information that might be useful?
Visual representation of "in the way of something" - Used to indicate the amount or type of something
preposition

Preventing something from happening or somebody from doing something.

I would've finished the report sooner if not for all the interruptions in the way.
Visual representation of "in the way of something" - Preventing something from happening or somebody from doing something
preposition

To be a part or aspect of something.

What challenges are in the way of achieving your goal?
Visual representation of "in the way of something" - To be a part or aspect of something
preposition

Used to indicate the amount or type of something.

Is there anything else in the way of information that might be useful?
Visual representation of "in the way of something" - Used to indicate the amount or type of something
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Obstacle Presence

Use when explaining what's stopping progress, like a physical barrier or figurative issue.

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Unfortunately, we can't start the project with so many legal issues in the way.
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Not Literal

The 'way' isn't always a physical path—it often refers to a process or plan.

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I could progress with my studies if not for my health issues in the way.
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Figurative Usage

It's commonly used metaphorically to represent non-physical hurdles, like rules or policies.

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There's a lot of bureaucracy in the way of implementing the new system.
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