Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bar-the-door
verb phrase
/bɑːr ði dɔːr/
Definition
To prevent someone from entering a place by blocking the door with a physical barrier.
Examples
- When the storm approached, we decided to bar the door to keep everyone safe inside.
- She quickly bar-the-doored the entrance to protect her belongings from intruders.
Meaning
This phrase is often used figuratively to imply stopping someone from entering or accessing a situation, often due to urgency or danger.
Synonyms
- block the entrance
- shut out
- secure the door
