Pronunciation: /ˈbærɪˌkeɪd/
noun a barrier that is typically made of wood or metal and used to block passage or protect an area
A1 The police set up a barricade to block off the street.
A2 During the protest, the demonstrators pushed against the barricade.
B1 The barricade was erected to prevent unauthorized access to the construction site.
B2 The barricade was reinforced with metal bars to increase security.
C1 The government deployed barricades to control the flow of traffic during the event.
C2 The barricade was breached by the protesters, leading to chaos in the streets.
verb to block or defend with a barricade
A1 The workers barricaded the entrance to the construction site with wooden planks.
A2 She barricaded herself in her room to study for the exam.
B1 The protesters barricaded the street with trash cans and debris.
B2 The soldiers barricaded the road to prevent enemy forces from advancing.
C1 The security team barricaded the perimeter of the building to protect it from potential threats.
C2 The police barricaded the area around the crime scene to preserve evidence and maintain order.
formal The police erected a barricade to control the crowd during the protest.
informal They put up a barricade to block off the road for construction.
slang We had to bust through the barricade to get to the concert on time.
figurative Emotional barriers can act as a barricade to forming meaningful relationships.
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