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Definition of barrier - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
physicalstructure blocking movement or access
- The barrier prevented cars from entering the street.
2.
generalobstacle hindering progress or achievement
- Language can be a barrier to communication.
3.
conflictproblem preventing agreement or cooperation
- Cultural differences can be a barrier to understanding.
4.
limitsignificant number or amount difficult to exceed
- Breaking the 100-point barrier was a major achievement.
5.
biologyTECH. separation in physiology allowing selective entryTECH.
- The blood-brain barrier protects the brain from toxins.
Images of barrier
structure blocking movement or access
Expressions with barrier
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unseen obstacle preventing progress
She felt an invisible barrier stopping her from advancing in her career.
situation where communication is intentionally avoided
The barrier of silence between them grew after the argument.
impediment making it hard to start an activity
Lack of information is a barrier to entry for beginners.
obstacle in understanding caused by language differences
They faced a language barrier during their travels.
line of police officers preventing access
Protesters were stopped by a police barrier.
barrier at which tickets are checked before entry
He passed through the ticket barrier after showing his pass.
barrier separating lanes on a road
A traffic barrier divided the highway lanes.
barrier in highway center to prevent collisions
The crash barrier prevented the car from crossing into oncoming traffic.
natural formation of ice acting as a barrier
The ship couldn't pass due to the massive ice barrier.
difficulty in communication due to language differences
The linguistic barrier made it hard for them to understand each other.
physical gate where road tolls are collected
Cars stopped at the toll barrier to pay the fee.
surpass the speed of sound in a vehicle
The jet managed to break the sound barrier.
obstacle from differing beliefs hindering cooperation
The ideological barrier prevented the two parties from reaching an agreement.
point where pain is no longer felt during intense physical activity
He pushed through the pain barrier to finish the marathon.
barricade used to manage crowds at events
The concert used a crowd control barrier for safety.
obstacle in understanding due to complex thoughts
The barrier of ideas hindered their negotiation process.
obstacle preventing direct interaction or communication
The language difference acted as a contact barrier.
protective structure that blocks access to danger or lessens impacts
Workers installed a safety barrier around the open excavation site.
coral reef near shore but separated by water
The Great Barrier Reef is a famous barrier reef.
long narrow sandy island parallel to the coast
A barrier island protects the mainland from ocean waves.
fence dividing large crowds for safety
Crush barriers were set up at the festival.
regulation restricting international trade
The import barrier affected the car industry.
the speed of light as a travel limit
Scientists study ways to surpass the light barrier.
layer of material that stops water vapor from passing through structures
Install a vapor barrier under the concrete slab to prevent moisture problems.
Origin of barrier
Old French, barriere (obstacle)
Terms with barrier included in their meaning
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structure
movable barrier at an entrance
construction
horizontal bar used as a support or barrier
barrier
act as a barrier or boundary
construction
barrier enclosing an area
construction
enclose an area with a barrier
purification
separate impurities by forcing liquid through a porous barrier
security
obstacle or barrier used to block passage
police
barrier set up by police to stop traffic
physical
physically pass through a barrier or obstacle
obstacles
overcome a physical barrier or obstacle
protection
soft pad or barrier that protects something
security barrier
barrier using electric shocks to deter animals or people
enclosure
enclose an area with a barrier
enclosure
enclosed by a physical barrier
navigation
navigate around a physical obstacle or barrier
barred barrier
barrier with bars blocking passage but allowing air
athletics
barrier athletes jump over in races
sports
leap over a barrier in a race
physical access
allow someone to pass through a barrier
security
barrier set up by police to control access to an area
obstacle
be a barrier or obstacle to
physical structure
the physical barrier falls or is destroyed
entrance check
barrier where tickets are checked at an entrance
purification device
device that removes impurities from water by means of a physical barrier
Examples of barrier in a sentence
The barrier was removed for the parade. Cultural differences can be a barrier to understanding. Financial issues are a barrier to starting a business. Language can be a barrier in negotiations. Trust issues formed a barrier between them. Reaching the 200-point barrier was unprecedented in the league.
The company aims to surpass the billion-dollar barrier this year. The skin acts as a barrier against pathogens. A barrier in the cell membrane regulates ion flow.
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- French:barrière, frein, ...
- German:Barriere, Schranke, ...
- Italian:barriera, ostacolo, ...
- Spanish:barrera, impedimento, ...
- Portuguese:barreira, obstáculo, ...
- Chinese:障碍物, 障碍, ...
- Japanese:障壁, 障害, ...
- Arabic:حَاجِز, مانع, ...
- Hebrew:מַחְסוֹם, מִכְשׁוֹל, ...
- Russian:барьер, препятствие, ...
- Ukrainian:бар'єр, завіса, ...
- Hindi:अवरोध, सीमा, ...
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