To close off or block with a barricade.

to ward off, or prevent, the occurrence or effects of

set apart or cut off from others, separate

careful and wise

responsibility for something

the state of spirit of a person or group

win; overcome; gain advantage

shine light on something, light up something

Vigilantly attentive; watchful: alert to danger; an alert bank guard. See Synonyms at aware.

force, constrain or coerce; sway

a short account of a particular incident or event, especially of an interesting or amusing nature.

1. to direct (an assembly of persons) to disperse or go: I dismissed the class early. 2. to bid or allow (a person) to go; give permission or a re

Plentiful; enough or more than enough.