blockers
n. countablen. things that stop you from making progress on a task or project. You use this word when you are stuck and need someone to help clear the path.
n. obstacles or issues that prevent a process or project from moving forward. Often used in professional or project management contexts to identify specific dependencies that are currently unmet.
We need to identify any blockers before the project starts.
During the daily meeting, the developer mentioned that the lack of server access was a major blocker for the team.
The project manager requested a list of potential blockers to ensure that the timeline remained realistic despite the complex regulatory requirements of the new market.
Commonly used in the plural form within corporate and software development environments.