roadblock
Translation
roadblock, barricade, obstacle
Examples
The police set up a roadblock to catch the thief.
The police set up a roadblock to catch the thief.
Lack of funding is a roadblock to our research.
Lack of funding is a roadblock to our research.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) roadblock a physical barrier across a road They encountered a roadblock on the main highway.
((a)) roadblock to ((sth.)) an obstacle preventing progress This is a major roadblock to the project's completion.
Similar Words
Synonyms: barrier, obstacle, obstruction, barricade
Etymology
A compound word from `road` + `block`. It literally 'blocks' the 'road'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a physical block placed on a road. This can also be used for figurative obstacles.