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Blockade

Definition

A situation in which a place, especially a port or a country, is surrounded by soldiers or ships to prevent people or goods from entering or leaving.

Example Sentences

1The government imposed a blockade on the city to prevent the rebels from getting supplies.
2Is there a blockade on the road to the airport due to the construction?
3The blockade lasted for several months, causing a severe shortage of food and medicine.
4The United Nations has called for an end to the blockade, which is affecting thousands of civilians.
5The blockade of the harbour has disrupted the shipping industry and caused significant economic losses.

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