blockade
/blɒˈkeɪd/noun
CEFR B2
Definition
The act of sealing off a place, such as a port or strait, to prevent entry or exit.
Common in news about shipping lanes and straits.
Synonyms
siege
embargo
The act of sealing off a place, such as a port or strait, to prevent entry or exit.
Common in news about shipping lanes and straits.