Barrier: meaning, definitions and examples
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barrier
[ หbรฆr.i.ษr ]
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.
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:
๐ต๐น barreira
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคพเคงเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Barriere
๐ฎ๐ฉ penghalang
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะฐั'ัั
๐ต๐ฑ bariera
๐ฏ๐ต ้ๅฃ (ใใใใธใ)
๐ซ๐ท barriรจre
๐ช๐ธ barrera
๐น๐ท baraj
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฅ๋ฒฝ (jangbyeok)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญุงุฌุฒ
๐จ๐ฟ bariรฉra
๐ธ๐ฐ bariรฉra
๐จ๐ณ ๅฑ้ (pรญngzhร ng)
๐ธ๐ฎ ovira
๐ฎ๐ธ skili
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะตะดะตัะณั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ maneษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ barrera
Word origin
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.