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blockading

 

[ blษ™หˆkeษชdษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

military action

Blockading refers to the act of isolating an area, typically a port or region, to prevent goods, troops, or information from entering or exiting. It is often employed in military conflicts to weaken an adversary by cutting off their supply lines. This strategy aims to force a surrender without direct confrontation.

Synonyms

besieging, sealing off, surrounding

Examples of usage

  • The navy was tasked with blockading the enemy's port.
  • Blockading a region can lead to severe shortages for the inhabitants.
  • The country's strategy included blockading rival trade routes.
Context #2 | Noun

naval operation

Blockading can also refer to a specific military operation where forces surround a location to prevent movement. This can involve naval ships blocking sea access or ground forces preventing routes into or out of an area.

Synonyms

confinement, encirclement, siege

Examples of usage

  • The blockading of the city lasted several months.
  • During the blockading, supplies were airlifted in when possible.
  • Historical records detail the effectiveness of blockading strategies.

Translations

Translations of the word "blockading" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bloqueio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคพเค•เคพเคฌเค‚เคฆเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Blockade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ blokade

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะปะพะบัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ blokada

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฐ้Ž–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท blocus

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bloqueo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ablukaya alma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ด‰์‡„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุตุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ blokรกda

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ blokรกda

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐ้”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ blokada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sperrun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะปะพะบะฐะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒšแƒแƒ™แƒแƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ blokada

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bloqueo

Etymology

The term 'blockade' originates from the French word 'blocaide', which means to block. It was initially applied to military actions in the late 16th century. The practice became more formalized in naval warfare during the Age of Sail, when ships could be deployed to prevent access to ports. Throughout history, blockades have been used in various conflicts, including significant naval engagements during the Napoleonic Wars and World Wars, serving as an effective means of undermining enemy capabilities by restricting their resources. The word's meaning has evolved but remains interconnected with military strategy and tactics, signifying a critical component in warfare.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,590, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.