roadblock
|road/block|
🇺🇸
/ˈroʊdˌblɑk/
🇬🇧
/ˈrəʊdˌblɒk/
obstruction on a path
Etymology
'roadblock' originates from the combination of 'road' and 'block', where 'road' refers to a path or way and 'block' means to obstruct or stop.
'roadblock' was formed in English by combining 'road' and 'block' to describe a physical barrier on a road.
Initially, it meant a physical barrier on a road, but over time it evolved to also mean any obstacle to progress.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a barrier or obstruction placed on a road to prevent or control the flow of traffic.
The police set up a roadblock to catch the suspect.
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Noun 2
an obstacle or hindrance to progress or achievement.
Lack of funding is a major roadblock to the project's success.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35