Blockade has 8 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy
"The navy established a strict blockade around the port city to cut off all supplies reaching the invading forces."
2
prevents access or progress
"The storm created a natural blockade that prevented ships from reaching the harbor."
3
The physical blocking or surrounding of a place, especially a port, in order to prevent commerce and traffic in or out.
"The international community imposed a strict blockade on the coastal city to halt all shipping until the weapons were surrendered."
Verb
1
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
"His brother blocked him at every turn"
2
render unsuitable for passage
"block the way"
"barricade the streets"
"stop the busy road"
3
obstruct access to
"The storm forced us to blockade the coastal road, preventing any emergency vehicles from reaching the stranded hikers."
4
impose a blockade on
"The international community decided to impose a blockade on the island nation until they agreed to cease their illegal fishing practices."
5
To create a blockade against.
"The navy established a strict blockade against the coastal city to cut off all supplies during the siege."
Example Sentences
"His brother blocked him at every turn"
verb
"block the way"
verb
"barricade the streets"
verb
"stop the busy road"
verb
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