roadblock in German
roadblock in German is Straßensperre, Absperrung, Hindernis — roadblock means a barrier set up across a road, often by police or the military, to stop or check traffic.
roadblock in German
Straßensperre
Something that blocks or obstructs a road.
Absperrung
Something that blocks or obstructs a road.
Hindernis
(figurative) An obstacle or impediment.
What does "roadblock" mean?
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noun A barrier set up across a road, often by police or the military, to stop or check traffic.
"Police set up a roadblock after the robbery to check every car leaving town."
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noun Something that gets in the way of progress; an obstacle.
"Lack of funding became the biggest roadblock to finishing the project."
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roadblock in a sentence
- Police set up a roadblock after the robbery to check every car leaving town.
- Lack of funding became the biggest roadblock to finishing the project.
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What is "roadblock" in German?
"roadblock" in German is Straßensperre, Absperrung, Hindernis. roadblock means: A barrier set up across a road, often by police or the military, to stop or check traffic.
How do you use "roadblock" in a sentence?
Example: "Police set up a roadblock after the robbery to check every car leaving town." In German, "roadblock" is Straßensperre, Absperrung, Hindernis.
Are there other ways to say "roadblock" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "roadblock": Straßensperre, Absperrung, Hindernis.
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