barrier (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈbæriər/
Definition
A physical object or obstacle that prevents movement or access, or a situation that makes progress or communication difficult.
Examples
The police erected a barrier to keep the crowds back.
There were cultural barriers that made it hard for the two communities to understand each other.
He overcame the language barrier by learning to speak French fluently.
How to Use barrier
- barrier to (prepositional phrase)
- Something that prevents progress or makes something difficult. — "His lack of experience was a barrier to getting the job."
- break down a barrier (phrasal verb)
- To remove an obstacle or difficulty, especially in communication or relationships. — "The two leaders met to try and break down the barriers between their countries."
- erect a barrier (collocation)
- To build or set up a physical obstacle. — "The authorities erected a barrier around the construction site."
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