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English to English noun
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a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy |  | source: wordnet30
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prevents access or progress |  | source: wordnet30
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The shutting up of a place by troops or ships, with the purpose of preventing ingress or egress, or the reception of supplies; as, the blockade of the ports of an enemy. |  | source: webster1913 verb
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hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of |  | Example: His brother blocked him at every turn
source: wordnet30
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render unsuitable for passage |  | Example: block the way barricade the streets stop the busy road
source: wordnet30
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obstruct access to |  | source: wordnet30
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impose a blockade on |  | source: wordnet30
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To shut up, as a town or fortress, by investing it with troops or vessels or war for the purpose of preventing ingress or egress, or the introduction of supplies. See note under Blockade, n. |  | source: webster1913
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