Barrier
noun
A structure or object that stops movement or progress.
The crowd had to move aside to let the ambulance through, but as soon as it passed, they came again as a barrier.
Often appears as...
- sound barrier
- language barrier
noun
Something that prevents something else from happening or being achieved.
Language can sometimes be a barrier to communication.
Often appears as...
- barrier to entry
- barrier to learning
noun
An obstruction designed to prevent escape or intrusion.
She had to climb over several barriers in order to get to the other side.
Often appears as...
- security barrier
- physical barrier
noun
A circumstance or obstacle that prevents communication or understanding.
The biggest barrier to software development can sometimes be a lack of understanding of the market.
Often appears as...
- communication barrier
- cultural barrier
noun
A structure or object that stops movement or progress.
The crowd had to move aside to let the ambulance through, but as soon as it passed, they came again as a barrier.
Often appears as...
- sound barrier
- language barrier
noun
Something that prevents something else from happening or being achieved.
Language can sometimes be a barrier to communication.
Often appears as...
- barrier to entry
- barrier to learning
noun
An obstruction designed to prevent escape or intrusion.
She had to climb over several barriers in order to get to the other side.
Often appears as...
- security barrier
- physical barrier
noun
A circumstance or obstacle that prevents communication or understanding.
The biggest barrier to software development can sometimes be a lack of understanding of the market.
Often appears as...
- communication barrier
- cultural barrier
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Pro Tip 1/2Physical Presence
The 'barrier' often refers to tangible objects like walls or fences.
The barrier around the construction site kept pedestrians safe.
Pro Tip 2/2Metaphorical Use
Sometimes 'barrier' is used metaphorically to describe non-physical challenges.
His fear of failure became a barrier to his success.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Presence
The 'barrier' often refers to tangible objects like walls or fences.
The barrier around the construction site kept pedestrians safe.
Pro Tip 2/2Metaphorical Use
Sometimes 'barrier' is used metaphorically to describe non-physical challenges.
His fear of failure became a barrier to his success.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Presence
The 'barrier' often refers to tangible objects like walls or fences.
The barrier around the construction site kept pedestrians safe.
Pro Tip 2/2Metaphorical Use
Sometimes 'barrier' is used metaphorically to describe non-physical challenges.
His fear of failure became a barrier to his success.
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What is international...
of things we can do that would help the developing world that aren't about it changing trade policies in wealthy countries would benefit people in developing countries right now we encourage the developing world to embrace free trade to abandon protectionist barriers while the
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How the food you eat...
When bacteria digest fiber, they produce short chain fatty acids that nourish the gut barrier, improve immune function, and can help prevent inflammation, which reduces the risk of cancer. And the more fiber you ingest, the more fiber-digesting bacteria colonize your gut.
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Chris Burkard: The joy...
but most importantly, I couldn't believe we were finding perfect waves in such a remote and rugged part of the world. At one point, we got to the beach only to find massive chunks of ice had piled on the shoreline. They created this barrier between us and the surf,
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How smart are dolphins?...
are their senses of empathy, altruism, and attachment. The habit of helping injured individuals extends across the species barrier as evidenced by the many accounts of dolphins carrying humans to the surface to breathe. And like us, dolphins mourn their dead.
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Barriers Are in Your...
lost my life and I chose to become Bionic I had to rethink my world my my identity my purpose my physicality all the pieces of my past endeavors they all came together I had learned the barriers are entirely in your mind and you can
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The sonic boom problem -...
and one of the most important achievements in this historical race was the breaking of the sound barrier. Not long after the first successful airplane flights, pilots were eager to push their planes to go faster and faster.
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How a wound heals itself...
With bleeding under control and the barrier secured, the body sends special cells to fight any pathogens that may have gotten through. Among the most important of these are white blood cells, known as macrophages,
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The Man Who Can Control...
when swarms invade we are inevitably separated by an invisible barrier created by our different senses and perceptions swarms may share our world but the gulf between us couldn't be greater
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Polar Bear vs Walrus PIPE...
He tests the barrier, but it stands firm. It appears that the world's largest land carnivore has met his match.
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ONE HOUR Of Amazing...
concentration of life than on any spot on the barrier reef itself
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What is international...
of things we can do that would help the developing world that aren't about it changing trade policies in wealthy countries would benefit people in developing countries right now we encourage the developing world to embrace free trade to abandon protectionist barriers while the
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How the food you eat...
When bacteria digest fiber, they produce short chain fatty acids that nourish the gut barrier, improve immune function, and can help prevent inflammation, which reduces the risk of cancer. And the more fiber you ingest, the more fiber-digesting bacteria colonize your gut.
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Chris Burkard: The joy...
but most importantly, I couldn't believe we were finding perfect waves in such a remote and rugged part of the world. At one point, we got to the beach only to find massive chunks of ice had piled on the shoreline. They created this barrier between us and the surf,
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How smart are dolphins?...
are their senses of empathy, altruism, and attachment. The habit of helping injured individuals extends across the species barrier as evidenced by the many accounts of dolphins carrying humans to the surface to breathe. And like us, dolphins mourn their dead.
Video examples
Barriers Are in Your...
lost my life and I chose to become Bionic I had to rethink my world my my identity my purpose my physicality all the pieces of my past endeavors they all came together I had learned the barriers are entirely in your mind and you can
Video examples
The sonic boom problem -...
and one of the most important achievements in this historical race was the breaking of the sound barrier. Not long after the first successful airplane flights, pilots were eager to push their planes to go faster and faster.
Video examples
How a wound heals itself...
With bleeding under control and the barrier secured, the body sends special cells to fight any pathogens that may have gotten through. Among the most important of these are white blood cells, known as macrophages,
Video examples
The Man Who Can Control...
when swarms invade we are inevitably separated by an invisible barrier created by our different senses and perceptions swarms may share our world but the gulf between us couldn't be greater
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Polar Bear vs Walrus PIPE...
He tests the barrier, but it stands firm. It appears that the world's largest land carnivore has met his match.
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ONE HOUR Of Amazing...
concentration of life than on any spot on the barrier reef itself
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Susie Wolff
Scottish Driver
Throughout my whole racing career, I was always asked about being a woman in a man's world. Interestingly when you are in that world, there's no reason for it to be a man's world, there are successful women and I didn't find there to be any barriers to stop me from being successful.
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Erwin Schrodinger
Austrian Scientist
The world is given to me only once, not one existing and one perceived. Subject and object are only one. The barrier between them cannot be said to have broken down as a result of recent experience in the physical sciences, for this barrier does not exist.
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Donatella Versace
Italian Designer
I think people need to see Prince live to really understand how remarkable he is. He has always been inspiring because he is never afraid to break rules or barriers or invent something new - and if you love fashion, then you need to be able to do that.
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Yungblud
English Musician
The connection I have with my fans is so important, and I want to break the boundaries and break the barriers between an artist and a crowd. It is so important, and I learn so much through my fans, and they help me.
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Frances Hesselbein
American Businessman
It takes courage for a leader to identify and confront self-imposed barriers, to put in place the personal strategies required to unleash the energy, innovation, and commitment to self-development.
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Tom Morello
American Musician
My one wish for humanity is that everyone can become the person they were meant to be - what are the barriers to that? Often it's crushing poverty or certain circumstances.
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Gianni Versace
Italian Designer
I think it's the responsibility of a designer to try to break rules and barriers.
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Jackie Chan
Chinese Actor
I feel that there are a few things in the world without cultural barriers.
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Michael Reagan
American Entertainer
I started to build barriers between myself and others to protect myself.
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Chuck Schumer
American Politician
Arafat was a barrier to peace.
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Susie Wolff
Scottish Driver
Throughout my whole racing career, I was always asked about being a woman in a man's world. Interestingly when you are in that world, there's no reason for it to be a man's world, there are successful women and I didn't find there to be any barriers to stop me from being successful.
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Erwin Schrodinger
Austrian Scientist
The world is given to me only once, not one existing and one perceived. Subject and object are only one. The barrier between them cannot be said to have broken down as a result of recent experience in the physical sciences, for this barrier does not exist.
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Donatella Versace
Italian Designer
I think people need to see Prince live to really understand how remarkable he is. He has always been inspiring because he is never afraid to break rules or barriers or invent something new - and if you love fashion, then you need to be able to do that.
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Yungblud
English Musician
The connection I have with my fans is so important, and I want to break the boundaries and break the barriers between an artist and a crowd. It is so important, and I learn so much through my fans, and they help me.
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Frances Hesselbein
American Businessman
It takes courage for a leader to identify and confront self-imposed barriers, to put in place the personal strategies required to unleash the energy, innovation, and commitment to self-development.
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Tom Morello
American Musician
My one wish for humanity is that everyone can become the person they were meant to be - what are the barriers to that? Often it's crushing poverty or certain circumstances.
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Gianni Versace
Italian Designer
I think it's the responsibility of a designer to try to break rules and barriers.
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Jackie Chan
Chinese Actor
I feel that there are a few things in the world without cultural barriers.
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Michael Reagan
American Entertainer
I started to build barriers between myself and others to protect myself.
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Chuck Schumer
American Politician
Arafat was a barrier to peace.
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