roadblock

/ˈroʊdˌblɑk/
verb
  1. To block or obstruct progress, especially by placing a barrier or creating a difficulty.
    • They tried to roadblock the negotiations by refusing to compromise.
    • New regulations could roadblock the company's expansion plans.
    • The protesters roadblocked the entrance to the government building.
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noun
  1. A barrier placed across a road to stop or check traffic, often used by police or military.
    • The police set up a roadblock to catch the escaped prisoner.
    • The driver had to turn around because a roadblock was blocking the main highway.
    • We were delayed for an hour at a military roadblock outside the city.
  2. An obstacle or difficulty that prevents progress or achievement.
    • Her fear of public speaking became a roadblock to her career advancement.
    • The team encountered a roadblock when the software crashed during testing.
    • Lack of funding was the biggest roadblock to completing the project.
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