1. a temporary barrier built to block a road, entrance, or passage

1. to block or defend with a barrier

Examples

• Police set up barricades to control the crowd.
• The protesters built a barricade across the street.
• They barricaded the door with furniture.
• The soldiers barricaded themselves inside the building.
• Construction workers placed barricades around the work site.
• She barricaded her room to keep everyone out.
• The barricade prevented cars from entering the area.