English dictionary
blockade
nounPronunciation
blɑˈkeɪd
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy
noun
- prevents access or progress
verb
- impose a blockade on
verb
- obstruct access to
verb
- render unsuitable for passage
verb
- hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
Example sentences
block the way
barricade the streets
stop the busy road
His brother blocked him at every turn