meggátolja

Meggátolja is a Hungarian verb form that corresponds to the infinitive meggátolni, meaning to hinder, prevent, or obstruct. It is the third-person singular present indicative form used when the subject is he, she, or it and the action is transitive, often with a definite object. Formally it can combine with a definite object, as in "A kormány meggátolja a törvényjavaslat elfogadását."

Meggátolja derives from meggátolni, built from the noun gát meaning barrier, with the prefix meg- that often marks completion or strong action. The noun form of the verb is meggátolás, meaning prevention or obstruction.

Usage and context: meggátolja is used across everyday language, journalism, and formal discourse to describe actions that block progress or stop a process. Examples include political, legal, business, or safety contexts. For instance: "A hatóság meggátolja a terjedést," or "A szervezet meggátolja a projekt előrehaladását," both indicating that an agent or system prevents something from occurring or advancing.

Related terms and nuance: synonyms include akadályoz, megakadályoz, korlátoz, and megtilt, each with subtle differences in emphasis or formality. Akadályoz is broader in scope; meggátol emphasizes active hindrance or halting a process. The related noun is meggátolás; related adjectives include meggátolt (blocked) and meggátolható (preventable).