barrier

simple noun56 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.9
language barrier8.5
trade barrier8.0
physical barrier7.8
major barrier7.5
cultural barrier7.5
natural barrier7.2
effective barrier7.0
formidable barrier6.8
security barrier6.8
concrete barrier6.5
sound barrier6.5

figurative: refers to the point where an aircraft's speed equals the speed of sound.

police barrier6.2
crash barrier6.0

A barrier along a road to prevent accidents.

insurmountable barrier5.8
impenetrable barrier5.5
impassable barrier5.2
ticket barrier5.0

A gate at a station where tickets are checked.

overcome a barrier8.2
break down a barrier8.0
remove a barrier7.8
build a barrier7.5
create a barrier7.2
put up a barrier7.0
reduce a barrier7.0
face a barrier7.0
erect a barrier6.5
barrier to8.0
barrier between7.5
barrier against6.5