What is the meaning of In_the_way_of?

In relation to; in connection with; with respect to.

In or into a position of being likely to obtain, to attain, or to achieve.

Similar to; as an instance of; as a kind of.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see in the way, of.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see in, the, way, of.

Source: wiktionary.org