This is the 1392nd most frequent Catalan word.
impedir
To prevent.
In this sentence, 'impedir' means to prevent or hinder an action from happening.
La pluja va impedir que poguéssim jugar al parc.
The rain prevented us from playing in the park.
Here, 'impedir' is used to mean obstructing or becoming a barrier to someone else's action.
Tractarem de no impedir que els altres acabin la seva feina.
We will try not to interfere with others finishing their work.
In this case, 'impedir' conveys avoiding or stopping an undesirable situation before it occurs.