Barricaded: meaning, definitions and examples
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barricaded
[ ˈberɪkeɪdɪd ]
security situation
Barricaded refers to a situation where access is obstructed or blocked by a barrier. This can be a physical barrier created to protect or secure a particular area from unauthorized entry. Barricades can be made from a variety of materials, like wood, metal, or other physical objects. It is often used in emergency situations, protests, or law enforcement operations to secure a location or to control crowds.
Synonyms
barred, blocked, obstructed, secured.
Examples of usage
- The police found the suspect barricaded in the building.
- During the protest, many streets were barricaded to prevent traffic.
- They barricaded the entrance to keep intruders out.
Translations
Translations of the word "barricaded" in other languages:
🇵🇹 barricadado
🇮🇳 बैरिकेडेड
🇩🇪 barrikadiert
🇮🇩 tersekat
🇺🇦 забарикадований
🇵🇱 zablokowany
🇯🇵 バリケードされた
🇫🇷 barricadé
🇪🇸 barricadeado
🇹🇷 barikatlanmış
🇰🇷 바리케이드된
🇸🇦 محجوز
🇨🇿 zabarikádovaný
🇸🇰 zabarikádovaný
🇨🇳 被阻挡的
🇸🇮 barricadiran
🇮🇸 barrikadaður
🇰🇿 блокталған
🇬🇪 ბარიკადირებული
🇦🇿 barrikada edilmiş
🇲🇽 barricadeado
Etymology
The word 'barricade' originated from the French word 'barricade,' which stems from the Old French 'barre,' meaning 'bar' or 'obstacle.' The use of barricades has historical significance, especially during conflicts and revolutions. They were constructed during riots or demonstrations as a form of civil disobedience to create barriers against authority forces. The first recorded use of the term in English dates back to the 17th century. Over time, 'barricade' evolved, broadening in meaning to include any structure used to block or defend an area, extending beyond its original military applications.