road block
Forced detour point
A roadblock is a barrier set up to stop or slow traffic, typically by police or military: They set up roadblocks to catch the fugitive.
By extension, any obstacle that impedes progress: Budget cuts are a major roadblock to the project.
Also spelled as two words.
- hindranceBarrier to progress
- checkpointInspection station on route
- police stopLaw enforcement roadside halt
- barricadeObstacle blocking a path
- setbackReverse in progress
impasse · brick wall · hit a wall · bottleneck · blockade · control point · traffic cone · obstruction · traffic jam · diversion · difficulty · complication · challenge · hurdle · traffic management · snag · crowd control · police
- barrierswalls, wall, fences, fence, barrier
- traffic controlstop light, traffic light, traffic signal, crosswalk, traffic camera
- Traffic Policetraffic cop, traffic stop, patrol car, traffic stops, highway patrol
- blocksbrick, cube
- environmentalismecology, conservationism, recycling bins, campaigner, environmentalism
- protestsprotest, demonstration, protest march, demonstrations, rallies
road blockopen road
Unobstructed route ahead
clear path · free passage · green light · thoroughfare · expressway
road blockgreen light
Authorization to proceed
breakthrough · catalyst · enabler · facilitator · clear sailing
road blockwelcome
Hospitable greeting offered
clearance · authorization · admission · entry point · all-clear