roadblock

simple noun21 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.2

A very important or serious problem.

A significant problem or obstacle.

A temporary barrier set up by the police to stop traffic.

A possible future problem or obstacle.

An obstacle related to politics or government.

A roadblock controlled by military personnel.

A roadblock set up by the army.

Something that prevents the achievement of a goal.

An obstacle within a specific area or process.

To be faced with a problem that is difficult to overcome.

Indicates the location where one is stopped by a roadblock.

To pass or drive past a roadblock, often without stopping.

To create a physical barrier across a road.

To successfully deal with a problem or difficulty.

To reach a point where you can no longer make progress.

To come across an unexpected problem or difficulty.

To have to deal with a problem or difficulty.

To cause a problem that stops progress.

To solve a problem or eliminate an obstacle.

To establish an obstacle or difficulty.

To suddenly create an obstacle.

To take away a physical barrier from a road.