Roadblock

usgb/ˈrəʊdblɑːk/
noun

A barricade set up by law enforcement to stop traffic on a public road.

The police set up a roadblock to catch the thief who was running away in a stolen car.
Visual representation of "roadblock" - A barricade set up by law enforcement to stop traffic on a public road

Often appears as...

  • set up a roadblock
  • police roadblock
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Law Enforcement

Used for official police actions to control traffic or catch criminals.

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The escaped convict was caught at a roadblock.
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Unexpected Delay

It can surprise drivers and suggest an unplanned interruption in a journey.

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On our road trip, we encountered a roadblock due to a sudden protest.
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