Meaning of the word blockade in English
What does blockade mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
blockade
US /blɑːˈkeɪd/
UK /blɒkˈeɪd/
Noun
the situation in which a country or place is surrounded by soldiers or ships to stop people or goods from going in or out:
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an air and sea blockade
Verb
to surround a country or place with soldiers, ships, etc. to stop people or goods from going in or out:
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The Estonian port of Tallinn was blockaded for a time by Soviet warships.