Layoff and Roadblock

Layoff noun - The termination of the employment of an employee or a work force often temporarily.

Roadblock and layoff are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Roadblock" instead a noun "Layoff".

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

Layoff and roadblock are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Layoff" instead a noun "Roadblock".