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blockaded

 

[ bləˈkeɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

military action

To blockade means to prevent access to or from a place, typically in a military context where forces surround a location to hinder the movement of people or goods. This tactic is often used to cut off supplies or reinforcements to an enemy.

Synonyms

besiege, cut off, surround

Examples of usage

  • The navy blockaded the enemy port.
  • They attempted to blockade trade routes.
  • The city was blockaded for several months.

Translations

Translations of the word "blockaded" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bloqueado

🇮🇳 घेराबंदी की गई

🇩🇪 blockiert

🇮🇩 diblokade

🇺🇦 блокований

🇵🇱 zablokowany

🇯🇵 封鎖された

🇫🇷 bloqué

🇪🇸 bloqueado

🇹🇷 abluka altında

🇰🇷 차단된

🇸🇦 محاصر

🇨🇿 zablokovaný

🇸🇰 zablokovaný

🇨🇳 被封锁

🇸🇮 blokiran

🇮🇸 blokkaður

🇰🇿 блокталған

🇬🇪 ბლოკირებული

🇦🇿 blokada edilmiş

🇲🇽 bloqueado

Etymology

The term 'blockade' originates from the early 17th century, deriving from the French word 'bloquer' which means 'to block'. It was initially used to describe the act of closing off a port or area to prevent entry or exit. The word was first recorded in English in the context of naval warfare, where fleets would surround enemy positions to restrict movement and supplies. Over time, the usage of the term broadened to include land and air blockades as well. Blockades can be seen as a strategic military tactic that has been employed throughout history in various conflicts, aimed at weakening opponents by cutting off their resources, forcing surrender, or gaining negotiation advantages.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,562, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.