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roadblock

UK
/ˈrəʊdblɒk/
US
/ˈroʊdblɑk/

Translations

roadblocknoun
roadblocks
pl
UK
/ˈrəʊdblɒk/
US
/ˈroʊdblɑk/
barrage routierAu sens concret, en contexte policier ou routier.
The police set up a roadblock to catch the fleeing suspect.
La police a installé un barrage routier pour arrêter le suspect en fuite.
obstacleAu sens figuré, pour parler d’un frein à la progression.
The lack of funding became a major roadblock in the project's development.
Le manque de financement est devenu un obstacle majeur au développement du projet.
Additional translations
blocageAu sens figuré, surtout dans les contextes administratifs ou pratiques.
entraveAu sens figuré, registre courant.
Synonyms
barrier
obstacle
checkpoint
stop
blockage
impediment
hindrance
roadblockverb
roadblocked
Past Simple
roadblocked
Past Participle
roadblocking
Gerund
UK
/ˈrəʊdblɒk/
US
/ˈroʊdblɑːk/
Transitive verb: ‘to obstruct or block with or as if with a roadblock’. Recognised in major dictionaries.
bloquerAu sens d’empêcher physiquement ou de faire obstacle.
Protesters tried to roadblock the convoy at the city limits.
Les manifestants ont essayé de bloquer le convoi aux limites de la ville.
Additional translations
faire barrage àTourneure plus idiomatique, surtout au sens d’entraver une progression.
Synonyms
block
impede
hinder
thwart
stymie
frustrate
hamper
barricade
bar
block off
foil
hold up
check
prevent
obstruct
roadblockadjective
Attributive use: e.g. ‘roadblock crews, roadblock tactics’. Treated as adjective per policy.
de barrageEmploi adjectival rare, surtout en contexte policier ou routier.
The police set up a roadblock checkpoint and deployed additional roadblock barriers.
La police a installé un point de contrôle de barrage et a déployé des barrières de barrage supplémentaires.
Synonyms
obstructionist
stifling
prohibitive
preventive
inhibitory
obstructing
hindering
impeding
blocking
obstructive

Definitions

roadblocknoun
A barrier or obstruction placed across a road to prevent or control the flow of traffic.
The police set up a roadblock to catch the fleeing suspect.
An obstacle or hindrance that prevents progress or achievement.
The lack of funding became a major roadblock in the project's development.
roadblockverb
To obstruct or hinder by placing or acting as a roadblock.
Protesters tried to roadblock the convoy at the city limits.
roadblockadjective
Designed for, relating to, or functioning as a roadblock; intended to stop or impede movement.
The police set up a roadblock checkpoint and deployed additional roadblock barriers.
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