barricade

barricade

verb

A barricade refers to a barrier or obstacle, typically made of materials such as wood, metal, or concrete, that is put in place to block or restrict passage along a street, road, or path. It is used for various purposes, including crowd control, traffic management, and security purposes.

 

Example

  1. The protesters barricaded the street to prevent police from entering the area.
  2. The residents of the town barricaded the main road leading to the city center to protest against the government's decision.
  3. The army was called in to remove the barricades that were blocking the emergency vehicles from reaching the disaster site.