blockade

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy
  2. noun prevents access or progress
  3. verb hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

Etymology

From block + -ade, probably after Dutch blocquade (now blokkade) or German Blockade.

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Synonyms

encirclement

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