to stand in the way of progress
1stand in the way of something — phrase to try to prevent something from happening You can’t stand in the way of progress. Thesaurus: to prevent something from happeningsynonym to kill a person or animalsynonym Main entry: stand …
2stand in the way of something — to try to prevent something from happening You can t stand in the way of progress …
3in the way — adverb forming a hindrance, impediment, or obstruction she might have succeeded in her ambition, had not circumstances been in her way • Syn: ↑in someone s way * * * phrasal see in one s way * * * in the (or one s) way forming an obstacle or… …
4The Pilgrim's Progress — For the Kula Shaker album, see Pilgrims Progress (album). The Pilgrim s Progress   …
5stand — stand1 W1S1 [stænd] v past tense and past participle stood [stud] ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(be on feet)¦ 2¦(rise)¦ 3¦(step)¦ 4¦(in a particular position)¦ 5¦(in a state/condition)¦ 6¦(not like)¦ 7¦(accept a situation)¦ 8¦(be good enough)¦ 9 …
6stand — stand1 [ stænd ] (past tense and past participle stood [ stud ] ) verb *** ▸ 2 move to upright position ▸ 3 put foot on/in something ▸ 4 be in particular position ▸ 5 remain without moving ▸ 6 be in situation/state ▸ 7 be particular height ▸ 8… …
7progress — 01. She has made excellent [progress] in school due to her hard work. 02. The [progression] from adolescence to adulthood is often a difficult time for young people. 03. Many Japanese corporations are known for their [progressive] management… …
8clear the way — phrasal : to make preparations : get everything out of the way in order to be ready for new developments or a new course of action clear the way for the entertainment of the visitor * * * clear the way To make the way open • • • Main Entry:… …
9way — n. path, route 1) to blaze, clear, pave, prepare; smoothe the way for (to pave the way for reform) 2) to take the (easy) way (out of a difficult situation) 3) to lead; point, show the way 4) to edge; elbow; fight; force; hack; jostle; make;… …
10way — 1 /weI/ noun METHOD 1 (C) a method of doing something: These vegetables can be cooked in several different ways. | At that time, the Pill was the easiest way of ensuring effective contraception. | I ve altered the way I teach science. | I ll tell …
