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Definition blockade in American English

blockade noun

[countable] noun
/blɑˈkeɪd/
1

an official action that is intended to prevent people or goods from moving from one place to another

Example

The blockade of the harbor will be lifted at midnight.

Example

An economic blockade was imposed on the country six months ago.

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Definition blockade in American English