Verb
stand in the way
(typically with of) To impede the progress or achievement (of).
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.
A music insider told The Sun: “Louis and his team felt they had come to the end of their working relationship with Syco and Simon didn't stand in the way of Louis leaving. Source: Internet
And it is often member states that stand in the way of the U.N.’s work.” Source: Internet
David Cameron’s government won some worthless promises from Pfizer, but it said it would not stand in the way of “market forces”, whatever the company’s strategic importance. Source: Internet
Ever the optimist, Muise hasn't let a pandemic stand in the way of team spirit, or of a great orchestra program. Source: Internet
And often it is the parties that stand in the way of people’s representation in government. Source: Internet
But, as pointed out by Mobolaji Olaoniye, hundreds of years of trauma still stand in the way. Source: Internet