[ˈbarək], (Verb)

Definitions:
- provide (soldiers) with accommodation in a building or set of buildings
(e.g: the granary in which the platoons were barracked)


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Origin:
early 18th century: from barracks

[ˈbarək], (Verb)

Definitions:
- jeer loudly at (someone performing or speaking in public) in order to express disapproval or to distract them
(e.g: opponents barracked him when he addressed the opening parliamentary session)

- give support and encouragement to
(e.g: I take it you'll be barracking for Labour tonight?)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 19th century (originally in Australian use): probably from Northern Irish dialect