roadblock

• Sustantivo que designa un bloqueo o barricada, generalmente establecido por la policía o las autoridades, para detener o inspeccionar el tráfico en una carretera o calle, a menudo con el fin de atrapar a un fugitivo o controlar vehículos; también se usa en sentido figurado para referirse a cualquier obstáculo o dificultad que impide el avance o el logro de un objetivo.

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.

   Obstáculo o impedimento

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbarrierblockblockagehindrancehurdleimpedimentobstacleobstructionsnagstumbling block

   Antónimosaidassistanceencouragementfacilitationhelpsupport

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.

   Barrera policial

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbarricadeblockadecheckpoint