Barred: meaning, definitions and examples
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barred
[ bɑːrd ]
in legal context
Prevented from doing something; forbidden or prohibited.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was barred from entering the country due to his criminal record.
- The company was barred from selling their product in that region due to safety concerns.
in sports context
Prevented or excluded from participating in a particular event or competition.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The athlete was barred from the race for violating the rules.
- He was barred from playing in the championship game due to his previous suspension.
Translations
Translations of the word "barred" in other languages:
🇵🇹 barrado
🇮🇳 रोक दिया गया
🇩🇪 gesperrt
🇮🇩 dilarang
🇺🇦 заборонений
🇵🇱 zabroniony
🇯🇵 禁止された
🇫🇷 interdit
🇪🇸 prohibido
🇹🇷 yasaklanmış
🇰🇷 금지된
🇸🇦 محظور
🇨🇿 zakázán
🇸🇰 zakázaný
🇨🇳 禁止
🇸🇮 prepovedano
🇮🇸 bannaður
🇰🇿 тыйым салынған
🇬🇪 აკრძალული
🇦🇿 qadağan edilmiş
🇲🇽 prohibido
Word origin
The word 'barred' originated from the Middle English word 'barre', which meant 'a piece of wood or metal fixed across a door or gate to keep it closed'. Over time, the term evolved to signify being prevented or forbidden from doing something. The concept of 'barred' has been used in various contexts, including legal, sports, and social settings.
See also: bar, barb, barbel, barge, baron, barrel, barrier, bars, rebar.