noun🔗ShareThe 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. "militarynauticalwaractiongovernmentpoliticsstatetrafficcommerceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(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. "militarygovernmentpoliticswarlawnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe ships or other forces used to effect a naval blockade."The blockade of the harbor prevented the delivery of essential supplies to the city. "militarynauticalwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePreventing 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. "gamemilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo create a blockade against."The school district blocked all roads to prevent students from leaving during the protest. "militarynauticalwargovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
