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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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