roadblock

• Barrage dressé par la police pour arrêter la circulation sur une route, en vue d'attraper un fugitif ou de contrôler les véhicules ; par extension, tout obstacle qui entrave la progression ou l'atteinte d'un objectif.

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.

   obstacle

   • 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.

   Synonymesbarrierblockblockagehindrancehurdleimpedimentobstacleobstructionsnagstumbling block

   Antonymesaidassistanceencouragementfacilitationhelpsupport

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.

   Barrage de police

   • 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.

   Synonymesbarricadeblockadecheckpoint