Barrier: meaning, definitions and examples

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barrier

 

[ หˆbรฆr.i.ษ™r ]

Context #1 | Noun

road construction

A barrier is a structure that is placed across a road, path, or open space to prevent movement or to control access.

Synonyms

barricade, blockade, fence, obstacle

Examples of usage

  • The workers placed barriers on the road to redirect traffic.
  • The barriers were removed once the construction was completed.
Context #2 | Noun

emotional

A barrier is something that prevents communication or interaction with others, usually due to emotional reasons.

Synonyms

block, hindrance, obstacle, wall

Examples of usage

  • She has built a barrier around herself after the traumatic experience.
  • The language barrier made it difficult for them to understand each other.

Translations

Translations of the word "barrier" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น barreira

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคพเคงเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Barriere

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penghalang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐั€'ั”ั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bariera

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้šœๅฃ (ใ—ใ‚‡ใ†ใธใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท barriรจre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ barrera

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baraj

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฅ๋ฒฝ (jangbyeok)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุงุฌุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bariรฉra

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bariรฉra

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฑ้šœ (pรญngzhร ng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ovira

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skili

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตะดะตั€ะณั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ maneษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ barrera

Etymology

The word 'barrier' originated from the Old French word 'bariere', meaning a bar or obstruction. Over time, the meaning evolved to include various types of obstructions or boundaries. Barriers can be physical structures like fences or walls, as well as metaphorical barriers that hinder progress or communication.

See also: bar, barb, barbel, barge, baron, barred, barrel, bars, rebar.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,360, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.