Roadblock Definition

rōdblŏk
roadblocks
noun
roadblocks
A barricade or obstruction across a road set up to prevent the escape or passage, as of a fugitive or enemy troops.
American Heritage
An obstruction in a road.
Webster's New World
Any hindrance or obstacle in the way of an objective.
Webster's New World
Something, such as a situation or condition, that prevents further progress toward an accomplishment.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
verb
To obstruct with a roadblock.
Webster's New World

(colloquial) To prevent, hinder.

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Other Word Forms of Roadblock

Noun

Singular:
roadblock
Plural:
roadblocks

Origin of Roadblock

Roadblock Sentence Examples

  • We lost our way when we discovered a police roadblock.

  • Once the Jewish convoy had passed the smaller Arab group, they would rapidly erect a roadblock blocking the escape route.

  • If a roadblock pops up, Sagittarius will jauntily walk around it.

  • The team say, We have removed a major roadblock to the development of new drugs from the sea.

  • He also held another event at the Ministry Of Sound over the Christmas period of 2001 which was also a roadblock event.

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Words Starting With

RROROA

Words Ending With

KCKOCK

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