roadblock

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective
  2. noun a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.

Etymology

From road + block.

In classic literature

Synonyms

barrier

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