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- DictionaryBar·ri·er/ˈberēər/
noun
- 1. a fence or other obstacle that prevents movement or access: "the mountain barrier between Norway and Sweden"
noun. anything serving to obstruct passage or to maintain separation, such as a fence or gate. anything that prevents or obstructs passage, access, or progress. a barrier of distrust. anything that separates or hinders union. a language barrier. an exposed offshore sand bar separated from the shore by a lagoon.
noun. a structure or object that impedes free movement. see more. noun. anything serving to maintain separation by obstructing vision or access. see more. noun. any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective. “intolerance is a barrier to understanding” synonyms: roadblock. see more. Pronunciation. US. /ˈbɛriər/
6 days ago · A barrier is something such as a rule, law, or policy that makes it difficult or impossible for something to happen or be achieved . Duties and taxes are the most obvious barrier to free trade. [ + to] [Also + against/between] Synonyms: obstacle, bar, block, handicap More Synonyms of barrier. 2. countable noun.
a particular amount, level or number that it is difficult to get past. Definition of barrier noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
2 days ago · A barrier is a problem that prevents two people or groups from agreeing, communicating, or working with each other. There is no reason why love shouldn't cross the age barrier. She had been waiting for Simon to break down the barrier between them. Synonyms: hindrance, check, difficulty, restriction More Synonyms of barrier. 3. countable noun.
a problem, rule, or situation that prevents someone from doing something, or that makes something impossible the removal of trade barriers The act of learning knows no age barriers. barrier to something Lack of confidence is a psychological barrier to success. Cost should not be a barrier to the use of legal services.
Barrier definition: anything built or serving to bar passage, as a railing, fence, or the like. See examples of BARRIER used in a sentence.
