blockade

noun
UK: /blɒˈkeɪd/
US: /blɑːˈkeɪd/

  1. A situation when a place is surrounded to stop goods or people from entering or leaving.

    1. The navy set up a blockade of the harbor to stop ships. [ ] [ ]
    2. The economic blockade affected the import of essential medicines and food supplies. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

siege obstruction embargo barrier
blockade verb

  1. To prevent goods or people from entering or leaving a place.

    1. The port was blockaded by enemy ships during the war. [ ] [ ]
    2. Rebel forces blockaded the main road, preventing supplies from getting through. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "blockade" is /blɒˈkeɪd/ in British English and /blɑːˈkeɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "blockade": siege, obstruction, embargo, barrier.

Example usage of "blockade": "The navy set up a blockade of the harbor to stop ships.". More examples on the page.