blockade
IPA: bɫɑkˈeɪd
noun
- The physical blocking or surrounding of a place, especially a port, in order to prevent commerce and traffic in or out.
- (by extension) Any form of formal isolation or inhibition of something, especially with the force of law or arms.
- (nautical) The ships or other forces used to effect a naval blockade.
- (biology, medicine) Inhibition of the activity (function) of chemical messengers or their receptors, such as (often) receptor antagonism.
- (chess) Preventing an opponent's pawn moving by placing a piece in front of it.
verb
- (transitive) To create a blockade against.
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Examples of "blockade" in Sentences
- The protesters set up a blockade to prevent any traffic from entering the construction site
- The army established a naval blockade to prevent the enemy ships from entering the harbor
- The police set up a blockade on the highway, causing a huge traffic jam during rush hour
- The blockade of goods from entering the country has caused shortages in essential supplies
- The authorities have lifted the blockade on the bridge, allowing pedestrians to cross safely
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