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    Blocus (en. Blockade)

    [blɔ.kys]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The act of blocking access to a place.
    The blockade of the port caused serious delays in deliveries.
    Le blocus du port a causé de graves retards dans les livraisons.
    A situation of restriction or isolation.
    The blockade put the city in a difficult situation.
    Le blocus a mis la ville dans une situation difficile.
    Interruption of usual exchanges.
    The economic blockade affected many businesses.
    Le blocus économique a touché de nombreuses entreprises.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'blocus', derived from 'blocus' meaning 'barricade'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to put under blockade
    To place an area under blockade.
    mettre en blocus
    maritime blockade
    Restriction of access to a maritime area.
    blocus maritime
    land blockade
    Prohibition of movement in a territory.
    blocus terrestre

    Related Words

    barrier
    Obstruction that prevents passage.
    barrage
    embargo
    Measure prohibiting trade exchanges.
    embargo
    closure
    Action of making an area inaccessible.
    fermeture

    Slang Meanings

    State of blockage or inaccessibility.
    This road blockade will make us miss the concert.
    Ce blocus de la route va nous faire rater le concert.
    Halt or interruption of an activity.
    The school blockade is a way to claim rights.
    Le blocus de l'école est une façon de revendiquer des droits.