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embargo

noun verb

A government order imposing a trade barrier

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
E
Ends with
O
Contains
MB
Scrabble score
12
CEFR level
C1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ɪmˈbɑɹɡoʊ

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. A government order imposing a trade barrier

verb

  1. Prevent commerce

    “The U.S. embargoes Libya”

verb

  1. Ban the publication of (documents), as for security or copyright reasons

    “Embargoed publications”

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Example Sentences

The U.S. embargoes Libya
Embargoed publications

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