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embargo

[ɪmˈbɑː(r)ɡəʊ]

embargo Definition

an official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country.

Using embargo: Examples

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

  • Example

    The government imposed an embargo on trade with the country.

  • Example

    The embargo has caused economic hardship for the people.

  • Example

    The United Nations lifted the embargo on the country.

  • Example

    The company faced an embargo on its products due to safety concerns.

embargo Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with embargo

  • a government-imposed restriction on trade with a particular country or group of countries

    Example

    The United States imposed a trade embargo on Cuba in 1960.

  • a government-imposed restriction on the export or import of oil

    Example

    The Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries imposed an oil embargo on the United States in 1973.

  • a government-imposed restriction on the export or import of weapons

    Example

    The United Nations imposed an arms embargo on South Africa during apartheid.

Origins of embargo

from Spanish 'embargo', meaning 'seizure, embargo'

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Summary: embargo in Brief

The term 'embargo' [ɪmˈbɑː(r)ɡəʊ] refers to an official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country. It can cause economic hardship and is often used as a political tool. Examples include 'The government imposed an embargo on trade with the country.' and 'The United Nations lifted the embargo on the country.' Phrases like 'trade embargo,' 'oil embargo,' and 'arms embargo' specify the type of embargo.