in the way of

in the way of (someone or something)

1. Obstructing someone or interfering in something. Ugh, the neighbor always puts his trash cans in the way of my car. She's so determined that I just know nothing will get in the way of her plans to finish her thesis.2. Relating to a broad group or category of something. I don't think this store has much in the way of spices, unfortunately.See also: of, way

in the way of someone

('s plans) Go to in someone's way.See also: of, way

in the way of something

as a kind of something; as a style of something. What do you have in the way of dress shoes? We have nothing in the way of raincoats.See also: of, way