Blockade
/blɒˈkeɪd/
Definitions
2 meaningsThe act of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving.
/blɒˈkeɪd/
An obstruction or barrier preventing movement or access.
The city was under blockade.
💡 Simply: Something that stops movement or access.
More Examples
The ships enforced a strict blockade.
How It's Used
"The naval blockade prevented supplies from reaching the enemy."
"The country imposed a trade blockade on its neighbor."
To close off or surround a place, preventing access or departure.
/blɒˈkeɪd/
To prevent movement or access to a place or area.
The rebels blockaded the main roads.
💡 Simply: To stop something from entering or leaving.
More Examples
They attempted to blockade the port.
How It's Used
"The allied forces blockaded the port."
From French *blocus*, ultimately from Dutch *blokkade*, from *blok* "block".
Blockades have been used in warfare for centuries, often aiming to cripple an enemy's economy and military capabilities.
Memory tip
Imagine a big block stopping everything.
Word Origin
"to block"