noun🔗ShareBlocusThe 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. "Le port de la ville était sous blocus, empêchant les navires d'importer de la nourriture.militarynauticalwaractiongovernmentpoliticsstatetrafficcommerceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBlocus, isolement(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. "L'école a mis en place un blocus de la cour de récréation après le récent incident de vandalisme.militarygovernmentpoliticswarlawnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLes navires ou autres forces utilisées pour effectuer un blocus 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. "Le blocus du port a empêché la livraison de fournitures essentielles à la ville.militarynauticalwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBlocagePreventing 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. "L'amas incessant de devoirs de l'élève a créé un blocage l'empêchant de terminer sa partie d'échecs.gamemilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBloquer, faire le blocus deTo create a blockade against."The school district blocked all roads to prevent students from leaving during the protest. "Le district scolaire a bloqué toutes les routes pour empêcher les élèves de partir pendant la manifestation.militarynauticalwargovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
