Blockaded Meaning in English

word · lemma: blockade

US

ˌbɫɑˈkeɪdɪd

blaw-KAY-did

UK

blɒkˈeɪdɪd

blok-AY-did

Definition

Stopped from entering or leaving a place, usually by force, such as military ships or barriers blocking a port, road, or city.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly used in military, political, or protest contexts. Common phrases: 'blockaded port', 'blockaded city'. Implies ongoing restriction. Do not confuse with 'blocked' — 'blockaded' suggests organized, deliberate action.

• Spanish: bloqueado
• Portuguese (BR): bloqueado
• Portuguese (PT): bloqueado
• Chinese (Simplified): 被封锁
• Chinese (Traditional): 被封鎖
• Hindi: अवरुद्ध
• Arabic: محاصر
• Bengali: অবরুদ্ধ
• Russian: блокирован - взят в блокаду
• Japanese: 封鎖された
• Vietnamese: bị phong toả
• Korean: 봉쇄된
• Turkish: ablukaya alınmış
• Urdu: محاصر
• Indonesian: diblokade

Example Sentences

The road was blockaded by large trucks.

basic

The port was blockaded during the war.

basic

Supplies could not reach the blockaded city.

basic

Protesters blockaded the building to make their voices heard.

natural

The country's borders were blockaded for months.

natural

We tried to send help, but the area was completely blockaded.

natural