B2nounworkeducation
US/ˈhɜːr.dəl/
UK/ˈhɜː.dəl/
a problem or difficulty that you must deal with before you can succeed
In context
Getting a visa was the biggest hurdle in our plan to study abroad.
The new law is the final hurdle before the project can begin.
She cleared one hurdle after another on her way to the top.
Words that go with hurdle
verb + noun
- overcome a hurdleThe team overcame the final hurdle and won the contract.
- clear a hurdleThe bill cleared its first hurdle in parliament.
- face a hurdleMany small firms face a hurdle when they try to expand.
adjective + noun
- major hurdleLanguage was a major hurdle for the new workers.
- biggest hurdleMoney is the biggest hurdle for young buyers.
noun + preposition
- hurdle toThe cost is a hurdle to wider use of solar power.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
jump over the hurdleCorrect: overcome the hurdle