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blockade

[blɒˈkeɪd]

blockade Definition

  • 1an act or means of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving
  • 2an obstruction that prevents something from moving forward or progressing

Using blockade: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "blockade" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The blockade of the port prevented the delivery of essential supplies.

  • Example

    The protesters set up a blockade on the highway.

  • Example

    The enemy forces established a naval blockade around the island.

  • Example

    The construction work caused a blockade in the traffic.

blockade Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for blockade

Idioms Using blockade

  • to create an obstacle or barrier to prevent something from happening

    Example

    The company put up a blockade to prevent the union from organizing its workers.

  • to overcome an obstacle or barrier that is preventing something from happening

    Example

    The team managed to break the blockade and score the winning goal.

  • to encounter an obstacle or barrier that prevents further progress

    Example

    We hit a blockade in negotiations and couldn't reach an agreement.

Phrases with blockade

  • a tactic used by a country to cut off trade with another country in order to force political or economic concessions

    Example

    The economic blockade imposed by the United States had a devastating effect on the Cuban economy.

  • a ship that is used to evade a naval blockade and transport goods or people in or out of a blockaded area

    Example

    During the American Civil War, many blockade runners were used to smuggle goods into the Confederate states.

  • mental blockade

    a state of mind where a person is unable to think clearly or come up with new ideas

    Example

    I'm experiencing a mental blockade and can't seem to finish this project.

Origins of blockade

from Old French 'blokade', from 'bloquer' meaning 'to block'

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Summary: blockade in Brief

The term 'blockade' [blɒˈkeɪd] refers to the act of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving, or an obstruction that prevents something from moving forward. It can be used in contexts such as military operations, protests, and traffic. Examples include 'The enemy forces established a naval blockade around the island.' and 'The construction work caused a blockade in the traffic.' Phrases like 'economic blockade' and idioms like 'put up a blockade' extend the meaning to political and social contexts.

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