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 : "During the war, naval blockades prevented ships from bringing food and supplies to the city. " military war politics government nation commerce traffic action history 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 blockades on the roads prevented trucks from delivering food to the city. " military politics law government war Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The ships or other forces used to effect a naval blockade. Examples : "The naval ships acting as blockades prevented any supplies from reaching the enemy port. " 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 chessboard was full of blockades, making it difficult for either player to advance their pawns. " military war Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To create a blockade against. Examples : "The protesters blocked the main road, effectively blockading access to the city center. " military war nautical government politics Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
