To be barred is to be blocked from entrance or not allowed to do something — as if there were imaginary bars in your path. The adjective barred comes from the noun bar, and it's easy to remember if you picture the classic barred cell where inmates are confined.

What does barred mean in legal terms?

used to describe a legal action that cannot be brought to court because too much time has passed: The judge dismissed the claim on the ground that it was statute barred.

How do you use barred in a sentence?

Barred sentence example. They slammed and barred the door behind them. He entered with a bow and stood aside, waiting as she barred the door again.