put in the way of

Also, put in one's way.

1

Obstruct or impede, as in The police put a traffic barrier in the way of northbound motorists, or I don't want to put anything in the way of your advancement. [c. 1500]

2

See in one's way, def. 2.

Words nearby put in the way of

put in mind of, put in mothballs, put in one's place, put in one's two cents, put in order, put in the way of, put into effect, put into practice, put into words, put it mildly, put it to