barricading

[US]/bəˈrɪk.eɪdɪŋ/
[UK]/ˌbær.ɪˈkeɪdɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.The act of setting up barricades to block or obstruct something.; To defend or hold a position by constructing barricades.

Phrases & Collocations

barricading themselves in

barricading the streets

barricading against change

Example Sentences

the protesters were barricading the street to make their voices heard.

they started barricading the entrance to prevent anyone from entering.

the police were ordered to remove the barricading set up by the demonstrators.

during the storm, residents were barricading their homes for safety.

they used furniture for barricading the doors against intruders.

the army was seen barricading the main road to control the situation.

barricading the windows helped protect the building from vandalism.

they were barricading themselves inside the building during the attack.

local residents began barricading the park to stop the construction.

the team was barricading the area to secure the evidence.

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