Associations to the word «Roadblock»

Wiktionary

ROADBLOCK, noun. Something that blocks or obstructs a road.
ROADBLOCK, noun. An obstacle or impediment.
ROADBLOCK, verb. (colloquial) To prevent, hinder.

Dictionary definition

ROADBLOCK, noun. Any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective; "intolerance is a barrier to understanding".
ROADBLOCK, 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..

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke