Roadblock
Pronunciation: /ˈroʊdˌblɑːk/
Roadblock (noun)
- a barrier placed on a road to stop or control traffic.
- something that stops you from making progress or achieving something.
Examples
- The police set up a roadblock to check vehicles.
- Drivers were delayed by a roadblock on the highway.
Common collocations: set up a roadblock, remove a roadblock, police roadblock, overcome a roadblock, face a roadblock