blockade
word
Definition
A blockade is an action where one group blocks people or goods from entering or leaving a place, usually during a war or conflict.
Usage & Nuances
Used in military, political, and economic contexts; formal word. Common phrases: 'impose a blockade', 'break a blockade', 'naval blockade'. Can also refer to non-military situations metaphorically.
Spanish: bloqueoPortuguese (BR): bloqueioPortuguese (PT): bloqueioChinese (Simplified): 封锁Chinese (Traditional): 封鎖Hindi: नाका बंदीArabic: حصارBengali: অবরোধRussian: блокадаJapanese: 封鎖（ほうさ）Vietnamese: phong tỏaKorean: 봉쇄Turkish: abluka - kuşatmaUrdu: محاصرہIndonesian: blokade - pemblokiran
Example Sentences
The army set up a blockade around the city.
basic
The blockade stopped food from reaching the people.
basic
They tried to break the blockade by sea.
basic
The country is suffering due to a long-term blockade.
natural
There was a media blockade, so no news got out.
natural
Because of the blockade, prices of goods went up sharply.
natural