roadblock
Americannoun
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an obstruction placed across a road, especially of barricades or police cars, for halting or hindering traffic, as to facilitate the capture of a pursued car or inspection for safety violations.
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an obstruction on a road, as a fallen tree or a pile of fallen rocks.
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a hastily built barricade, as of barbed wire, erected across a road to hold up the advance of an enemy.
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an action, condition, etc., that obstructs progress toward an objective.
Nationalism is a roadblock to European unity.
verb (used with object)
noun
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a barrier set up across a road by the police or military, in order to stop a fugitive, inspect traffic, etc
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a difficulty or obstacle to progress
Etymology
Origin of roadblock
Example Sentences
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The deal, however, could face some roadblocks from various state attorneys general and possibly in Europe, which could slow things down and cost Paramount even more money.
From MarketWatch
Tesla and Rivian, competing EV makers also advertising a luxury product, have hit recent roadblocks as well.
From Los Angeles Times
She added there were still potential roadblocks ahead.
From BBC
That strategy hit a roadblock in federal court, as a succession of rulings invalidated his attempt to revive the policy under different laws.
There are other roadblocks and/or forks in the road people face in retirement, including a gradual decline in health, which could lead to the need to live in an assisted-living facility.
From MarketWatch
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