The phrase 'impede the work' is correct and can be used in written English.
You could use it in a sentence like, "The lack of resources began to impede the work significantly."
Javid also said he would be working with the home secretary, Theresa May, to ensure that Ripa could not be used to impede the work of journalists.
In a follow-up statement November 15, FM Douste-Blazy called on the GOT to respect freedom of information and not impede the work of journalists attending the WSIS, without protesting the Boltanski assault.
Both must hope that China's displeasure at their meeting will not impede the work that Miss Suu Kyi has ahead of her back home.(Picture credit: "The official Twitter page of the Office of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama").
Still, recognizing the rights of gays and lesbians to marry should minimally impede the work of important faith-based groups, like the Roman Catholic charities that often work in partnership with the U.S. government.
After President Karzai intervened to win the release of Mohammed Zia Salehi, head of administration for his National Security Council, who was charged with soliciting a bribe, American officials expressed concern over efforts to impede the work of the two independent units.
The presence and impact of factors that impede the work to curb climate change must also be taken into account in energy strategies if these strategies are to be successful.
Rain, further high winds and snowdrifts reaching 2 metres (7ft) in places have impeded the work.
The Haifa court upheld the state's case that, by entering a conflict area and impeding the work of the bulldozers, Corrie was responsible for her own death.
In any event, he said, Senate rules requiring a 60-vote majority to cut off a filibuster "are impeding the work of the American people".
On Thursday, Richard A. Boucher, the State Department spokesman, chided the North Korean government, saying it was impeding the work of the World Food Program, a United Nations agency, which seeks to ensure that food aid is not diverted to the million-member military or other government organizations.
When the groups impeded the work of other tenants in the building, building security called local law enforcement". .
