Roadblock

Pronunciation: /ˈroʊdˌblɑk/

Definitions of roadblock

noun a barrier or obstacle set up to block or obstruct a road or passage

Example Sentences

A1 There was a roadblock on the way to the airport.

A2 The roadblock caused a long delay in our journey.

B1 The police set up a roadblock to catch the thief.

B2 The roadblock was lifted after the suspect was apprehended.

C1 The roadblock was a result of the ongoing construction work.

C2 The roadblock was strategically placed to control traffic flow during the event.

Examples of roadblock in a Sentence

formal The construction work on the highway caused a roadblock for commuters.

informal There was a huge roadblock on the way to the concert because of an accident.

slang I can't believe we hit a roadblock with our plans to go camping this weekend.

figurative Lack of funding has become a roadblock in our efforts to expand the business.

Grammatical Forms of roadblock

• past tense: roadblocked
• plural: roadblocks
• comparative: more roadblocked
• superlative: most roadblocked
• present tense: roadblocks
• future tense: will roadblock
• perfect tense: have roadblocked
• continuous tense: is roadblocking
• singular: roadblock
• positive degree: roadblock
• infinitive: to roadblock
• gerund: roadblocking
• participle: roadblocking

Origin and Evolution of roadblock

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'roadblock' originated from the practice of physically blocking roads to prevent passage or hinder progress.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a literal sense to describe a barrier placed on a road, the term 'roadblock' has evolved to also refer to any obstacle or hindrance that prevents progress or movement.