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Compilation of the 25 most common collocations with Barrier

How many collocations can you form with Barrier? How are collocations with Barrier used? In today's article, let's explore the meaning, usage, and practice exercises with Barrier together with PREP!

I. What is Barrier?

In English, Barrier is pronounced /ˈber.i.ɚ/ and functions as both a noun and an adjective.

Barrier acts as a noun and has the following meanings: a long pole, fence, wall, or natural feature, such as a mountain or sea, that stops people from going somewhere; anything that prevents people from being together or understanding each other. For example: The mountains acted as a natural barrier to the spread of the disease.
Barrier acts as an adjective, meaning: used to describe methods of preventing pregnancy that work by physically blocking sperm from coming into contact with an egg. For example: Barrier contraception has been shown to reduce the risk of HIV transmission.

II. Compilation of common collocations with Barrier

To help you learn collocations effectively and easily, PREP has compiled the most common collocations with Barrier along with their meanings and specific examples. Take a look!

No.	Collocations with Barrier	Example
1	Administrative barrier /ədˈmɪnɪstrətɪv ˈbærɪər/	The administrative barrier delayed the approval process for the construction project.
2	Artificial barrier /ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəl ˈbærɪər/	The fence acted as an artificial barrier between the two properties.
3	Barrier beach /ˈbærɪər biːtʃ/	The barrier beach protects the coastline from erosion.
4	Barrier layer /ˈbærɪər ˈleɪər/	The barrier layer prevents moisture from seeping into the packaging.
5	Bureaucratic barriers /ˌbjʊərəˈkrætɪk ˈbærɪərz/	Bureaucratic barriers often hinder efficiency in government processes.
6	Concrete barrier /ˌkɒŋˈkriːt ˈbærɪər/	The concrete barrier along the highway provides protection for motorists.
7	Constitutional barrier /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəl ˈbærɪər/	The court ruled that the law violated constitutional barriers to freedom of speech.
8	Cultural barrier /ˈkʌltʃərəl ˈbærɪər/	Language differences can be a significant cultural barrier in international communication.
9	Diffusion barrier /dɪˈfjuːʒən ˈbærɪər/	The membrane acts as a diffusion barrier, regulating the flow of molecules.
10	Entry barrier /ˈɛntri ˈbærɪər/	High capital requirements act as an entry barrier for new businesses in the industry.
11	Financial barrier /faɪˈnænʃəl ˈbærɪər/	The cost of tuition can be a significant financial barrier for students.
12	Flood barrier /flʌd ˈbærɪər/	The flood barrier prevents the town from being inundated during the storm.
13	Formidable barrier /ˈfɔːrmɪdəbl ˈbærɪər/	Language can be a formidable barrier in international negotiations.
14	Gender barrier /ˈdʒɛndər ˈbærɪər/	The company is working to break down gender barriers in the workplace.
15	Geographic barrier /ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪk ˈbærɪər/	The mountain range serves as a geographic barrier between the two regions.
16	Geographical barrier /ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkəl ˈbærɪər/	The river acts as a geographical barrier, separating the two countries.
17	Great barrier /ɡreɪt ˈbærɪər/	Language proficiency can be a great barrier to international business success.
18	Greatest barrier /ˈɡreɪtɪst ˈbærɪər/	The lack of access to education is often cited as the greatest barrier to social mobility.
19	Impenetrable barrier /ɪmˈpɛnɪtrəbl ˈbærɪər/	The thick forest formed an impenetrable barrier to further exploration.
20	Import barrier /ˈɪmpɔːrt ˈbærɪər/	Tariffs are often used as import barriers to protect domestic industries.
21	Institutional barrier /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəl ˈbærɪər/	The institutional barrier prevented meaningful change within the organization.
22	Insuperable barrier /ˌɪnsuˈpɜːrəbl ˈbærɪər/	The language barrier seemed like an insuperable barrier to form friendships.
23	Insurmountable barrier /ˌɪnsəˈmaʊntəbl ˈbærɪər/	Despite their efforts, they faced what seemed like an insurmountable barrier to reconciliation.
24	Internal barrier /ɪnˈtɜːrnəl ˈbærɪər/	Personal biases can create internal barriers to understand others' perspectives.
25	Invisible barrier /ɪnˈvɪzəbl ˈbærɪər/	The invisible barrier of social class can be difficult to overcome.

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III. Exercises on collocations with Barrier

To further understand collocations with Barrier, let's complete the exercise below with PREP!

1. Exercise: Choose the correct answer

The company faced _______ when trying to obtain permits for their new construction project.
1. Administrative barriers
2. Geographic barriers
3. Great barriers
The fence erected around the property served as an _______ to keep trespassers out.
1. Geographical barrier
2. Artificial barrier
3. Greatest barrier
_______ provide natural protection to coastal communities from the erosive forces of waves and storms.
1. Barrier beaches
2. Impenetrable barriers
3. Import barriers
In semiconductor manufacturing, a _______ is often added to prevent diffusion of impurities into the substrate.
1. Barrier layer
2. Institutional barrier
3. Insurmountable barrier
Entrepreneurs often struggle with _______ when trying to start a business, facing layers of red tape and regulation.
1. Invisible barriers
2. Bureaucratic barriers
3. Internal barriers

2. Answer

1 - A

2 - B

3 - A

4 - A

5 - B

PREP hopes that after reading this article, you have gained a collection of commonly used collocations with Barrier. Don't forget to complete the practice exercises at the end of the article to enhance your understanding of today's topic. Best of luck!

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