noun🔗ShareBlockade, AbsperrungThe physical blocking or surrounding of a place, especially a port, in order to prevent commerce and traffic in or out."The city's port was under blockade, preventing ships from bringing in food. "Der Hafen der Stadt stand unter Blockade, wodurch Schiffe daran gehindert wurden, Lebensmittel hereinzubringen.militarynauticalwaractiongovernmentpoliticsstatetrafficcommerceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBlockade, Absperrung(by extension) Any form of formal isolation of something, especially with the force of law or arms."The school implemented a blockade of the playground after the recent vandalism incident. "Die Schule verhängte nach dem jüngsten Vandalismusvorfall eine Blockade des Spielplatzes.militarygovernmentpoliticswarlawnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDie Schiffe oder andere Streitkräfte, die zur Durchführung einer Seeblockade eingesetzt werdenThe ships or other forces used to effect a naval blockade."The blockade of the harbor prevented the delivery of essential supplies to the city. "Die Blockade des Hafens verhinderte die Lieferung lebenswichtiger Güter in die Stadt.militarynauticalwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBlockade, SperrePreventing an opponent's pawn moving by placing a piece in front of it"The student's relentless homework pile created a blockade preventing him from finishing his chess game. "Der unaufhörliche Haufen Hausaufgaben des Schülers schuf eine Blockade, die ihn daran hinderte, sein Schachspiel zu beenden.gamemilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBlockieren, absperrenTo create a blockade against."The school district blocked all roads to prevent students from leaving during the protest. "Der Schulbezirk blockierte alle Straßen, um zu verhindern, dass Schüler während des Protests das Gelände verlassen.militarynauticalwargovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
