Any hindrance or obstacle in the way of an objective. To obstruct with a roadblock. Something that blocks or obstructs a road. An obstacle or impediment.

What does road block mean?

roadblock in British English

1. a barrier set up across a road by the police or military, in order to stop a fugitive, inspect traffic, etc. 2. a difficulty or obstacle to progress. Collins English Dictionary.

What word means the same as roadblock?

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for roadblock. barricade, block, blockade.