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    barriers

    US /'bærɪrz/

    ・

    UK /'bærɪəz/

    B1
    n. pl.Noun (plural)Difficult situations preventing something happening
    Barriers to entry for new companies include competition, cost, and lack of experience
    n. pl.Noun (plural)Structures or objects that stop free movement
    Mountain ranges are natural barriers to traveling from one side to the other
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Things that block movement or prevent access.
    There are many barriers to entry in the software market.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Fences or obstacles that prevent people from moving forward.
    The construction site was surrounded by safety barriers.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Things that prevent understanding or agreement.
    Cultural differences can create barriers between people.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Obstacles in a race or competition.
    The athletes had to overcome several barriers during the race.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Synchronization mechanisms in concurrent programming.
    Using memory barriers can improve the performance of parallel programs.

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    Why the U.K. Is the Only Major Economy Set to Shrink in 2023 | WSJ

    03:42Why the U.K. Is the Only Major Economy Set to Shrink in 2023 | WSJ
    • Many have taken early retirement, and Britain's exit from the EU has put more barriers in place for workers from the bloc, meaning gaps aren't able to be filled as easily.

      Many have taken early retirement, and Britain's exit from the EU has put more barriers in place for workers from the bloc, meaning gaps aren't able to be filled as easily.

    • from the EU has put more barriers

      from the EU has put more barriers

    B1

    How cruise ships got so big

    07:29How cruise ships got so big
    • To open up amenities to all passengers, they took out the barriers between class sections.

      To open up amenities to all passengers, they took out the barriers between class sections.

    • they took out the barriers between class sections

      they took out the barriers between class sections

    B1

    China's leading electric vehicle maker selling cars for $10,000

    02:59China's leading electric vehicle maker selling cars for $10,000
    • ... said that without trade barriers, Chinese EVS will quote "demolish" other car companies.

      ... said that without trade barriers, Chinese EVS will quote "demolish" other car companies.

    • —said that without trade barriers, Chinese EVs will, quote, "demolish" other car companies.

      —said that without trade barriers, Chinese EVs will, quote, "demolish" other car companies.

    B1

    Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News

    36:00Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News
    • a new Voting Rights Act to get rid of the barriers that are in place now.

      a new Voting Rights Act to get rid of the barriers that are in place now.

    • a new Voting Rights Act to get rid of the barriers that are in place now.

      a new Voting Rights Act to get rid of the barriers that are in place now.

    B1

    Why South Africa is still so segregated

    10:16Why South Africa is still so segregated
    • But many of the barriers they built have yet to be dismantled.

      But many of the barriers they built have yet to be dismantled.

    • Apartheid and colonialism here are over, but many of the barriers they built have yet to be dismantled.

      Apartheid and colonialism here are over, but many of the barriers they built have yet to be dismantled.

    B2

    MatPat & Kellen Goff on the FNAF Lore They Want to See in the Next ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ Movie

    05:51MatPat & Kellen Goff on the FNAF Lore They Want to See in the Next ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ Movie
    • But a scary video game, because you are controlling the action, it breaks down those barriers and that kind of, like, uh, cognitive dissonance that exists.

      But a scary video game, because you are controlling the action, it breaks down those barriers and that kind of, like, uh, cognitive dissonance that exists.

    • But a scary video game, because you are controlling the action, it breaks down those barriers and that kind of, like, cognitive dissonance that exists.

      But a scary video game, because you are controlling the action, it breaks down those barriers and that kind of, like, cognitive dissonance that exists.

    B1

    Why are rearmament and migration preemption at the forefront of the new Germany-UK treaty? | DW News

    08:43Why are rearmament and migration preemption at the forefront of the new Germany-UK treaty? | DW News
    • It also reduces trade barriers and bolsters school exchange programmes.

      It also reduces trade barriers and bolsters school exchange programmes.

    • It also reduces trade barriers and bolsters school exchange programmes.

      It also reduces trade barriers and bolsters school exchange programmes.

    B1

    How He Got 13,000 Views On His Third YouTube Video (In A Tiny Niche)

    04:39How He Got 13,000 Views On His Third YouTube Video (In A Tiny Niche)
    • Now, for Hunter, like many creators, the technical aspects of video creation were significant barriers to getting started.

      Now, for Hunter, like many creators, the technical aspects of video creation were significant barriers to getting started.

    • So our approach was to provide both the technical guidance and the mindset shift needed to move past these barriers.

      So our approach was to provide both the technical guidance and the mindset shift needed to move past these barriers.

    B1

    LIVE: South Africa opens G20 finance meeting | REUTERS

    19:06LIVE: South Africa opens G20 finance meeting | REUTERS
    • Rising trade barriers, persistent global imbalances, and mutual political risks are significant concerns.

      Rising trade barriers, persistent global imbalances, and mutual political risks are significant concerns.

    • Rising trade barriers, persistent global imbalances, and new geopolitical risks are significant concerns.

      Rising trade barriers, persistent global imbalances, and new geopolitical risks are significant concerns.

    B2

    Ella Emhoff on Political Dressing, Knitwear & the Perfect White Tee | The Good Buy | Harper's BAZAAR

    37:21Ella Emhoff on Political Dressing, Knitwear & the Perfect White Tee | The Good Buy | Harper's BAZAAR
    • And I think that's why I've continued to break fashion barriers and in politics.

      And I think that's why I've continued to break fashion barriers and in politics.

    • And I think that's why I've continued to break fashion barriers in politics and, I guess, in Washington, because I just specifically with the fashion stuff, like, I don't know.

      And I think that's why I've continued to break fashion barriers in politics and, I guess, in Washington, because I just specifically with the fashion stuff, like, I don't know.

    B1