roadblock
Something that blocks or obstructs a roadSomething that blocks or obstructs a road.
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» The police have set up roadblocks.
Die Polizei hat Straßensperren eingerichtet. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
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2 sensesSomething that blocks or obstructs a road.
Absperrung, Straßensperre
блокпо́стblokpóst, загражде́ниеzagraždénije
(figuratively)An obstacle or impediment.
to hit roadblocks
Hindernis, Wegversperrung
препя́тствиеprepjátstvije, поме́хаpoméxa, препо́наprepóna
- a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.
- any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective
Examples
9 sentencesThe police have set up roadblocks.
deDie Polizei hat Straßensperren eingerichtet. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
There's a roadblock up ahead.
Roadblocks have been put up.
Roadblocks have been set up.
The police set up a roadblock.
Translations
6 languagesBy meaning 2
By meaning 2
Origin
From road + block.From road + block.
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Forms
plural: roadblocks| Singular | roadblock |
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regular
Synonyms
15 synonymsSee also
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