obstacle course
An "obstacle course" can be both a literal physical challenge and a metaphor for overcoming difficulties.
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Definition
B2Fitness and Training
(general)A series of physical challenges that an individual or team must navigate, often used for training or competition.
Example
- The fitness center has an outdoor obstacle course that includes climbing walls and rope swings.
- Completing the obstacle course required strength, agility, and endurance.
C1Military
(technical)A training setup with various physical barriers designed to build tactical movement, teamwork, and problem-solving skills among recruits.
Example
- Recruits must complete the obstacle course as part of their basic training.
- The military obstacle course included crawling under barbed wire and scaling high walls.
B2Metaphor
(figurative)A series of challenges or problems that must be overcome to achieve a goal.
Example
- Navigating the legal system can feel like an obstacle course.
- Starting a new business often involves overcoming an obstacle course of bureaucratic hurdles.
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