Vocabulary Entry

embargo

|noun • verb

noun

A government order that restricts or prohibits trade with a specific country or the exchange of certain goods.

Example Sentences

"The country placed an embargo on all imports from its neighbor."

"The embargo on oil exports caused economic difficulties."

"Many nations supported the embargo to pressure the regime."

verb

Example Sentences

"The government decided to embargo goods from the hostile region."

"Activists called for the company to embargo products made in the factory."

"The decision to embargo the shipment was made to ensure safety."