Meaning & Definition of word "Blockade"

Blockade

/blɒkˈeɪd/

noun:

  • 1. An act or means of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving.
    • Example: The country declared a blockade to stop supplies from reaching the enemy.
  • 2. A barrier that prevents access to a location.
    • Example: The naval blockade successfully cut off all maritime routes to the island.

verb:

  • 1. To obstruct or prevent the passage of something.
    • Example: The protesters sought to blockade the main road to draw attention to their cause.
  • 2. To impose a blockade on a place.
    • Example: The government decided to blockade the port to control the flow of goods.

Etymology

From French 'blocus', from 'bloquer' which means to block.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Naval blockade:

A military action to prevent vessels from entering or leaving a port.

Blockade runner:

A ship or vessel that evades a blockade.

Break the blockade:

To overcome the barriers set by a blockade.

Related Words

block:

To obstruct or prevent movement.

barrier:

Something that blocks movement or access.

obstruct:

To block or impede the progress of something.

Slang Meanings of blockade

Meaning: Blocking someone from your social media.

Example Sentence: I had to blockade her from my Instagram because she was too dramatic.

Meaning: To create difficulties or obstacles in a situation.

Example Sentence: Don't blockade the project by bringing up petty issues.