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blockade

bloc·kade

UK/blɒˈkeɪd/ US/blɑˈkeɪd/ uncommon
noun (2) verb (4)

noun

1.

a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy

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2.

prevents access or progress

verb

1.

hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

  • “His brother blocked him at every turn”
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2.

render unsuitable for passage

  • “block the way”
  • “barricade the streets”
  • “stop the busy road”
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3.
4.

impose a blockade on

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Origin

From block + -ade, probably after Dutch blocquade (now blokkade) or German Blockade.

Phrases

  • beta blockade
  • blockade crown
  • blockade runner
  • blockade whiskey
  • Coulomb blockade

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