Pronunciation: /bɑːrd/
verb to prohibit or forbid something from happening
A1 The gate is barred to prevent unauthorized entry.
A2 The shop was barred due to non-payment of rent.
B1 The student was barred from participating in the competition for cheating.
B2 The company was barred from bidding on government contracts due to a history of corruption.
C1 The athlete was barred from competing in the Olympics after failing a drug test.
C2 The politician was barred from holding public office after being convicted of embezzlement.
adjective prevented from entering or participating
A1 The door was barred shut, so I couldn't get in.
A2 The windows were barred to prevent break-ins.
B1 The entrance to the building was barred for security reasons.
B2 The path to the beach was barred off due to erosion.
C1 The gate was barred with a heavy metal lock to keep intruders out.
C2 The area was barred from public access for environmental protection.
formal The entrance to the building was barred due to a security threat.
informal They barred me from entering the party because I forgot my invitation.
slang I got barred from the club for causing a disturbance.
figurative Her fear of failure barred her from taking risks in her career.
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