form a blockade

Frequency: 6.06.0 per million words

To create a physical barrier or line to block something.

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Examples (10)

  • The group then formed a blockade across the road.
  • Protesters formed a human blockade to prevent entry to the government building.
  • The warships formed a tight blockade around the enemy port.
  • Police officers quickly formed a blockade to control the crowd.
  • Striking workers threatened that they would form a blockade at the factory gates.
  • Forming a blockade is a serious act of civil disobedience.
  • Their plan was to form a blockade on the main bridge during rush hour.
  • The activists have formed a blockade, stopping all construction vehicles from passing.
  • If negotiations fail, the residents will form a blockade to stop the development.
  • Why did they decide to form a blockade instead of just picketing?