to physically stop a person, vehicle, or moving object from continuing forward

to intercept

to block, obstruct, or prevent someone from proceeding or carrying out an action

to intercept a ball or shuttlecock at the net in sports such as volleyball or tennis; to block an opponent's attack at the net

at or across the middle of an object, often in the context of hitting, cutting, or breaking

to stop or hinder someone or something from proceeding

to block someone's path or obstruct a way

stumbling block

a dam across a river

to intercept and rob someone or a vehicle

to stop a person or vehicle for inspection, typically by police or law enforcement

to stop someone or something from moving forward by blocking their path or using authority.

a sales counter in a shop or store where transactions are conducted

to inadvertently reveal secrets or commit a social gaffe by speaking too much or too tactlessly

to signal or wave down a passing vehicle to request a ride