form a blockade
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To create a physical barrier or line to block something.
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- 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?