Barred

/bärd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To prevent someone from doing something or to block passage.

The judge barred the evidence from being presented in court.

To put bars across something; to obstruct.

After the robbery, they barred the windows to enhance security.

adjective

Prevented from entering or crossing; obstructed.

The gates were barred, keeping unauthorized personnel out of the facility.

Having a pattern of bars or stripes.

The shirt was boldly barred in contrasting colors.

Derived from the word 'bar', which comes from the Middle English 'barre', meaning an obstruction or barrier.

barred from entry

Not allowed to enter a place.

barred from participating

Not allowed to take part in an activity.

bar

A rod or a barrier.

barring

Excluding or preventing.

To be denied access or permission.

He got barred from the club for not following the dress code.

To block someone's advances or proposals.

She barred his attempts to ask her out.