1. An obstacle or constraint that prevents or slows down expansion, development, or progress in a business, organization, or system
The company faced a growth barrier due to limited access to capital.
A empresa enfrentou uma barreira de crescimento devido ao acesso limitado a capital.
2. In biology, any factor that restricts or inhibits the growth of organisms or populations
Nutrient deficiency can act as a growth barrier for bacterial colonies.
A deficiência de nutrientes pode atuar como uma barreira de crescimento para colônias bacterianas.