Blockade
/ˈblɒk.eɪd/
Definitions
- (n.) An act of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving.
The navy imposed a blockade on the port to prevent supplies from reaching the enemy.
- (v.) To isolate a place by blocking entry and exit routes.
The forces blockaded the city to cut off all communications.
Forms
- blockades
- blockaded
- blockading
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Commentary
In legal and military contexts, a blockade typically requires formal authorization and may have implications under international law.
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