road blockade

Frequency: 6.58.0 per million words

An obstruction set up on a road to stop traffic.

blockadeADJECTIVE + blockade

Categories:

road

Examples (10)

  • Protesters set up a road blockade to disrupt traffic in the city center.
  • The police erected a road blockade to catch the fleeing suspect.
  • We were stuck for hours because of an unexpected road blockade on the highway.
  • Authorities have warned that any attempt to create a road blockade will result in arrests.
  • A massive landslide created a natural road blockade, cutting off the village from the outside world.
  • The farmers have maintained a road blockade for three days, demanding higher prices for their crops.
  • A road blockade was established by the military to control access to the sensitive area.
  • How long will the road blockade on the main bridge last?
  • Dealing with a sudden road blockade can be extremely frustrating for commuters.
  • Although the activists claimed their road blockade was peaceful, it caused significant delays for emergency services.