hurdle

A very significant or large difficulty.

The primary or most important difficulty.

An important difficulty that must be considered.

Refers to a significant problem or difficulty.

Refers to a problem that is hard to overcome.

A metaphor for a major challenge.

The initial difficulty in a series of challenges.

The last difficulty in a series of challenges.

A difficulty related to the mechanics or technology of something.

A difficulty related to laws or regulations.

A difficulty related to official rules or control.

Figuratively, to successfully deal with a problem or difficulty.

In sports, to jump over a hurdle without knocking it down. Figuratively, to overcome a problem.

To be confronted with a problem or difficulty.

In sports, to go over a hurdle. Figuratively, to deal with a problem.

Same as 'jump a hurdle', emphasizing the action of going over.

Figuratively, to get past a difficulty, often a formal one like an exam.

To encounter a problem or difficulty that stops or slows progress.

To fail at a particular point or because of a specific problem.