Vocabulary Entry

blockade

|noun • verb

noun

A barrier that prevents movement or access.

Example Sentences

"The naval blockade stopped supplies from reaching the enemy."

"He explained that the blockade was a strategic decision during the war."

"Residents protested against the blockade that isolated their community."

verb

Example Sentences

"The forces decided to blockade the city to control its resources."

"During the protest, they planned to blockade the main road."

"The corporation was accused of trying to blockade its competitors from the market."