noun Download 🔗Share The physical blocking or surrounding of a place, especially a port, in order to prevent commerce and traffic in or out. Examples : "The city's port was under blockade, preventing ships from bringing in food. " military nautical war action government politics state traffic commerce economy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (by extension) Any form of formal isolation of something, especially with the force of law or arms. Examples : "The school implemented a blockade of the playground after the recent vandalism incident. " military government politics war law nautical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The ships or other forces used to effect a naval blockade. Examples : "The blockade of the harbor prevented the delivery of essential supplies to the city. " military nautical war Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Preventing an opponent's pawn moving by placing a piece in front of it Examples : "The student's relentless homework pile created a blockade preventing him from finishing his chess game. " game military Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To create a blockade against. Examples : "The school district blocked all roads to prevent students from leaving during the protest. " military nautical war government Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading