Barricade

/ˈbærɪkeɪd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A barrier or obstacle to obstruct the passage or progress of something.

The protesters built a barricade to block the street in front of the government building.

An improvised barrier erected across a thoroughfare to prevent or delay the movement of the enemy.

During the conflict, soldiers set up barricades to protect their position.

A defensive structure in a battle or war.

The hero stood behind the barricade, ready to defend the town from invaders.

verb

To obstruct or defend with a barricade.

The police barricaded the area to ensure public safety during the event.

To block or restrict movement by erecting a barricade.

The construction crew barricaded the entrance to the site for safety reasons.

From French 'barrique' meaning 'barrel', based on the use of barrels to obstruct roads.

barricade runner

Someone who attempts to breach a barricade.

to barricade oneself in

To shut oneself off from outside influences.

barricade the entrance

To block the entryway with a barricade.

barrier

An obstacle that prevents movement or access.

fortification

A defensive structure built to protect a place.

blockade

An act of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving.

To set up a blockade against troubles.

Let's barricade ourselves from distractions and focus.

To create a barrier in an informal context.

I need to barricade my room from noisy roommates.