noun🔗ShareBloqueoThe 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. "El puerto de la ciudad estaba bajo bloqueo, impidiendo que los barcos trajeran alimentos.militarynauticalwaractiongovernmentpoliticsstatetrafficcommerceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBloqueo, aislamiento(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. "La escuela implementó un bloqueo del patio de recreo después del reciente incidente de vandalismo.militarygovernmentpoliticswarlawnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLos barcos u otras fuerzas utilizadas para efectuar un bloqueo navalThe ships or other forces used to effect a naval blockade."The blockade of the harbor prevented the delivery of essential supplies to the city. "El bloqueo del puerto impidió la entrega de suministros esenciales a la ciudad.militarynauticalwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBloqueoPreventing 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. "La implacable pila de tareas del estudiante creó un bloqueo que le impidió terminar su partida de ajedrez.gamemilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBloquearTo create a blockade against."The school district blocked all roads to prevent students from leaving during the protest. "El distrito escolar bloqueó todas las carreteras para evitar que los estudiantes se fueran durante la protesta.militarynauticalwargovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
