ROADBLOCK

roadblock, barricade

(noun) a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.

barrier, roadblock

(noun) any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective; “intolerance is a barrier to understanding”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

roadblock (plural roadblocks)

Something that blocks or obstructs a road.

An obstacle or impediment.

Synonyms

• See also hindrance

Verb

roadblock (third-person singular simple present roadblocks, present participle roadblocking, simple past and past participle roadblocked)

(colloquial) To prevent, hinder.

Synonyms

• See also hinder

Source: Wiktionary

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