1. the act of setting up barriers to stop or control traffic on a road
2. the act of deliberately preventing progress or obstructing something
Usage: figurative

1. present participle of roadblock: to set up barriers to stop traffic or to obstruct progress

Examples

• The police were roadblocking the highway to catch the suspect.
• Roadblocking became necessary after the accident blocked both lanes.
• The committee accused him of roadblocking the new proposal.
• They are roadblocking our efforts to expand the program.
• The roadblocking of Main Street caused major traffic delays.
• Stop roadblocking every suggestion we make.
• The protesters were roadblocking access to the building.