1. past tense of picket; to stand outside a workplace or building as a form of protest, typically during a strike
Usage: labor relations
2. past tense of picket; to secure or fence an area with pointed stakes
Usage: military; historical

Examples

• The workers picketed the factory for better wages.
• Union members picketed outside the company headquarters.
• Protesters picketed the government building all day.
• The striking teachers picketed the school district office.
• Soldiers picketed the camp perimeter for security.
• The area was picketed with wooden stakes.
• They picketed the entrance to prevent unauthorized access.