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barrier

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/ˈbæriər/ · bar-ri-er

A physical or abstract obstruction that prevents movement or access.

Meanings

nounformal

A physical or abstract obstruction that prevents movement or access.

ایک جسمانی یا نظری رکاوٹ جو حرکت یا رسائی کو روکتی ہے۔

رکاوٹ

rukaawat

Synonyms

obstaclehindranceimpedimentرکاوٹمشکلمانع

Antonyms

aidhelpfacilitatorمددمددگارآسانی

Common Collocations

  • language barrier
  • trade barrier
  • physical barrier

Example Sentences

The new laws aim to reduce trade barriers between countries.

نئے قوانین کا مقصد ممالک کے درمیان تجارتی رکاوٹوں کو کم کرنا ہے۔

Naye qawaneen ka maqasid mabalik ke darmiyan tijarti rukaawaton ko kam karna hai.

She faced many barriers in her career due to gender discrimination.

اس نے اپنی کیریئر میں جنس کی تمیز کی وجہ سے بہت سی رکاوٹوں کا سامنا کیا۔

Usne apni career mein jins ki tameez ki wajah se bohot si rukaawat ka samna kiya.

The wall served as a barrier to keep the animals inside the farm.

دیوار فارم کے اندر جانوروں کو رکھنے کے لئے ایک رکاوٹ کے طور پر کام آتی تھی۔

Deewar farm ke andar janwaron ko rakhne ke liye aik rukaawat ke tor par kaam aati thi.

Easily Confused With

barrier:This refers specifically to physical or metaphorical obstacles, not to be confused with 'barricade', which specifically serves as a defensive measure.

Word Family

barriered
adjectiveرکاوٹ ڈالنے والا
barriers
nounرکاوٹیں

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'bar' that prevents you from going through.

Imagine a construction site with a large barrier blocking the entrance.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

مری راہ میں رکاوٹیں بہت ہیں، لیکن میں حوصلہ نہیں چھوڑوں گا۔

Meri raah mein rukaawatein bohat hain, lekin main hosla nahi chhodunga.

There are many barriers on my path, but I will not lose courage.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

رکاوٹ نہ ہونے پر منزل حاصل ہوتی ہے۔

Rukaawat na hone par manzil hasil hoti hai.

Without obstacles, one reaches the destination.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "barriére" — a bar or fence

First known use: 14th century

The term 'barrier' has evolved from its Old French roots, originally referring to a physical obstruction, into a broader metaphor for any form of blockade or hindrance in various contexts.