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A fallen tree made a roadblock on the path.
What does Roadblock mean?
A roadblock is something that stops progress.
Dictionary definition
Something that blocks progress, or a barrier placed across a road.
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The missing data became a roadblock in our research project.
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The team solved each roadblock by testing a new idea and checking results.
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What does roadblock mean?
roadblock means a roadblock is something that stops progress.
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Which word is closest in meaning to roadblock?
Barrier is close to roadblock in this main meaning.
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WordRoadblock.
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MeaningRoadblock means A roadblock is something that stops progress.
ExampleExample: A fallen tree made a roadblock on the path.
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- rohd · blok
- Strongest beat
- rohd
- Ending
- blok
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on rohd.
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openingA contrast because an opening allows movement.
solutionA contrast because a solution helps progress continue.
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roadblock
noun
roadblocks
More than one barrier or obstacle.
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