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Roadblock

noun, verb, slang

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Something that blocks or obstructs a road.
  2. 2
    a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc. wordnet
  3. 3
    An obstacle or impediment. figuratively

    "to hit roadblocks"

  4. 4
    any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    To prevent, hinder. colloquial, transitive

Etymology

Etymology 1

From road + block.

Etymology 2

From road + block.

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