CEFR B2

hurdle

noun

Meaning

A barrier or obstacle that must be overcome, either literally in a race or figuratively in life.

Examples

The athlete cleared every hurdle with impressive agility, winning the race.
Lack of funding was a major hurdle for the startup company.

Synonyms: obstacle, barrier, impediment, stumbling block

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hurdle (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈhɜːrdl/

Definition

A barrier or obstacle that must be overcome, either literally in a race or figuratively in life.

Examples

The athlete cleared every hurdle with impressive agility, winning the race.
Lack of funding was a major hurdle for the startup company.
She faced many hurdles in her career but always managed to persevere.

How to Use hurdle

hurdle over (phrasal verb): To jump over something. — "The dog easily hurdled over the small fence."
hurdle through (collocation): To quickly move through a series of obstacles or challenges. — "The company had to hurdle through several bureaucratic processes to get approval."

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