Opening and Roadblock

Opening

Opening noun - A favorable combination of circumstances, time, and place.

Roadblock is an antonym for opening.

Nearby Words: open, openness, opened, opener

Roadblock

Roadblock noun - Any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective.
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Synonyms for Roadblock

Opening is an antonym for roadblock in barrier topic.

Both words in one sentence

  • Film / Taxi The viewer might think that it references the rollerskate chase from the opening, but it actually foreshadows a scene where Bad Santas break through a roadblock on rollerskates, with heavily-armed soldiers just staring at them in confusion and disbelief.
    Source: Film / Taxi
  • Video Game / Last Scenario This is quite a contrast to the opening scroll, which prepared you for world-shaking happenings... NPC Roadblock: An accidental example is found in the Condor Library, and a few places contain entrances blocked off by guards.
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