roadblock

• حاجز أو سدّ تقيمه الشرطة أو السلطات لوقف حركة السير في شارع أو طريق بغرض القبض على هارب أو تفتيش المركبات، ويُستعمل مجازًا لكل عائق يعرقل التقدّم أو يحول دون بلوغ هدف.

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

1. Obstacle or hindranceB2formal

   A condition or situation that prevents progress or makes it difficult to achieve a goal.

   عقبة

   • The lack of funding was a major roadblock to the project's completion.
   • We encountered a roadblock in our negotiations due to conflicting interests.
   • His fear of public speaking became a roadblock to his career advancement.

   المرادفاتbarrierblockblockagehindrancehurdleimpedimentobstacleobstructionsnagstumbling block

   الأضدادaidassistanceencouragementfacilitationhelpsupport

2. Police barrierB1formal

   A barrier set up by law enforcement on a road to stop and inspect traffic, often to catch a fugitive or enforce laws.

   حاجز شرطة

   • The police set up a roadblock to check for drunk drivers.
   • Drivers were delayed by a roadblock near the city center.
   • The fugitive was captured at a roadblock on the highway.

   المرادفاتbarricadeblockadecheckpoint