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Meaning of the word embargo in English

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embargo

US /ɪmˈbɑːr.ɡoʊ/
UK /ɪmˈbɑːr.ɡoʊ/
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Noun

1.

an official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country.

Example:
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The government imposed an embargo on arms sales to the region.
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The trade embargo severely affected the country's economy.
Synonym:
banprohibitionrestrictionboycottbar
2.

a temporary ban on the publication or announcement of information.

Example:
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The news agency lifted the embargo on the sensitive report.
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Journalists often receive information under a strict embargo until a certain time.
Synonym:
banrestrictionprohibitionvetosuppression

Verb

1.

impose an official ban on (trade or a country).

Example:
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Many countries chose to embargo oil shipments to the rogue state.
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The company decided to embargo all future dealings with the controversial supplier.
Synonym:
banprohibitrestrictboycottbar
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