noun
- barriers or obstacles that runners jump over in track and field races
- difficulties or problems that must be overcome
Usage: figurative
verb
- to jump over hurdles in a race
- to overcome difficulties or obstacles
Usage: figurative
Examples
- The athlete cleared all ten hurdles in the race.
- She knocked down the third hurdle and lost valuable time.
- Getting a visa was just one of many hurdles they faced.
- The new law creates additional hurdles for small businesses.
- He hurdles gracefully despite his height.
- The company successfully hurdled the financial crisis.
- There are several regulatory hurdles to overcome first.