Betydelse av encumbered på svenska

• 0 prevented from making quick progress by having to carry heavy objects or deal with important duties and responsibilities:

  • She was encumbered by concern over her husband’s health.

• 1 if a property is encumbered, there is a mortgage or other charge on it:

  • Transfer of encumbered property can have negative tax implications.

• 2 if a person or an organization is encumbered, there is something that makes it difficult for them to do things:

  • encumbered by/with sth The firm is encumbered by debt, and may need to sell off assets.

  • Online stores are not encumbered with the overheads of high-street stores.