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blockade
noun
verb
a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy
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blɑˈkeɪd
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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
“block the way”
verb
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
“His brother blocked him at every turn”
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block the way
barricade the streets
stop the busy road
His brother blocked him at every turn
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