American English pronunciation
How to pronounce blockades
IPA transcription: [b,lɑ'keɪdz]
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Noun
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a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy
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prevents access or progress
Verb
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render unsuitable for passage
“block the way”
“barricade the streets”
“stop the busy road”
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hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
“His brother blocked him at every turn”
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obstruct access to
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impose a blockade on
Usage examples
- Many arrests were made during forest protests and blockades in Goolengook.