blockade meaning and definition

BLOCKADE noun

Definition of blockade (noun)

1. a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy
   • synonyms: encirclement
2. prevents access or progress

BLOCKADE verb

Definition of blockade (verb)

1. hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
   • "His brother blocked him at every turn"
   • synonyms: block, embarrass, hinder, obstruct, stymie, stymy
2. render unsuitable for passage
   • "block the way"; "barricade the streets"; "stop the busy road"
   • synonyms: bar, barricade, block, block off, block up, stop
3. obstruct access to
   • synonyms: block off
4. impose a blockade on
   • synonyms: seal off