roadblock

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.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее заграждение, установленное полицией для остановки движения на улице или дороге с целью поимки беглеца или проверки транспорта, а также любое условие, затрудняющее продвижение или достижение цели.esSustantivo 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.frBarrage 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.deStraßensperre, die von der Polizei errichtet wird, um den Verkehr anzuhalten, etwa zur Verfolgung von Flüchtigen oder zur Kontrolle; allgemein auch jedes Hindernis, das den Fortschritt oder das Erreichen eines Ziels erschwert.ptSubstantivo que designa uma barreira montada pela polícia para interromper o trânsito em uma rua ou estrada, com o objetivo de capturar um fugitivo ou fiscalizar veículos, e também qualquer condição que dificulte o avanço ou a realização de um objetivo.zh指警方为截停车辆、抓捕逃犯或检查车辆而在道路或街道上设置的障碍物；也泛指任何阻碍前进或达成目标的条件。arحاجز 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.

1. Obstacle or hindrance B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПрепятствиеesObstáculo o impedimentofrobstacledeHindernisptObstáculozh障碍arعقبة

   Sinônimos: barrierblockblockagehindrancehurdleimpedimentobstacleobstructionsnagstumbling block

   Antônimos: aidassistanceencouragementfacilitationhelpsupport

2. Police barrier B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПолицейский блокпостesBarrera policialfrBarrage de policedePolizeisperreptBloqueio policialzh警方路障arحاجز شرطة

   Sinônimos: barricadeblockadecheckpoint

• roadblocks plural form
• roadblocks' possessive plural form
• roadblock's possessive singular form