hurdle
1 of 2noun/ˈhɜr.dəl/
Forms:hurdles
1
a light, movable barrier that competitors must jump over in certain races
- The runner cleared the first hurdle effortlessly.
- Several hurdles were set up on the track for practice.
- He tripped over a hurdle during the competition.
- The coach adjusted the height of the hurdles.
- Hurdles lined the track for the 110-meter race.
2
the action of leaping over an obstacle
- His best hurdle came at the final barrier.
- The team practiced their hurdle repeatedly before the race.
- She executed a perfect hurdle during the training session.
- The athlete's hurdle was timed perfectly with her stride.
- Each hurdle in the competition tested endurance and agility.
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3
a difficulty or problem that must be overcome in order to achieve something
C1- The biggest hurdle for the startup was securing enough funding to launch their product.
- Completing the extensive paperwork was a major hurdle in the adoption process.
- Despite the language barrier, she managed to overcome this hurdle and excel in her new job.
- The team faced a significant hurdle when their lead programmer left the project unexpectedly.
- Passing the certification exam was the final hurdle he needed to clear to advance in his career.