Blockade

Pronunciation: /ˌblɑːˈkeɪd/

Blockade (noun)

  1. an action to stop people or goods from entering or leaving a place
  2. a military action to prevent access to a place, often using ships or troops

Examples

  • The blockade prevented goods from entering the city.
  • A blockade was set up to stop unauthorized access.

Common collocations: impose a blockade, lift a blockade, economic blockade, naval blockade, military blockade

Blockade (verb)

  1. to stop people or goods from entering or leaving a place

Examples

  • They blockaded the road to prevent traffic.
  • Protesters blockaded the entrance to the building.

Synonyms of Blockade

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Blockade

  • — When discussing entry or passage.
  • — When referring to an unobstructed path.