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

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.
Charles de Gaulle