Meaning & Definition of Embargo in English
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Embargo
/ɛmbɑrgoʊ/
noun
1. A government order imposing a trade barrier
synonym:
- embargo,
- trade embargo,
- trade stoppage
verb
1. Ban the publication of (documents), as for security or copyright reasons
- "Embargoed publications"
synonym:
- embargo
2. Prevent commerce
- "The u.s. embargoes libya"
synonym:
- embargo