Interdictor: meaning, definitions and examples
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interdictor
[ ษชnหtษr.dษชk.tษr ]
military term
An interdictor is a person, vehicle, or device that prevents or hinders someone or something from taking action or progressing. In military terms, an interdictor typically refers to an aircraft or platform designed to intercept and destroy enemy supply lines or reinforcements before they can reach their destination. This can involve air operations aimed at damaging transport systems or targeting enemy units in transit. The role of an interdictor is crucial in shaping the battlefield and ensuring operational success.
Synonyms
interceptor, obstructor, preventer.
Examples of usage
- The interdictor successfully cut off the enemy's supply routes.
- Military strategists often deploy an interdictor to weaken enemy capabilities.
- The airforce utilized the interdictor to intercept incoming threats.
Translations
Translations of the word "interdictor" in other languages:
๐ต๐น interditor
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคฟเคทเฅเคงเค
๐ฉ๐ช Interdiktor
๐ฎ๐ฉ penghalang
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฝัะตัะดะธะบัะพั
๐ต๐ฑ interdyktor
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฆๆญข่
๐ซ๐ท interdicteur
๐ช๐ธ interdictor
๐น๐ท yasaklayฤฑcฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ธ์ง์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูู ู ูุน
๐จ๐ฟ interdikรกtor
๐ธ๐ฐ interdiktor
๐จ๐ณ ็ฆๆญข่
๐ธ๐ฎ interdiktor
๐ฎ๐ธ bannari
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะนัะผ ัะฐะปััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แซแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qadaฤan edษn
๐ฒ๐ฝ interdictor
Etymology
The term 'interdictor' derives from the Latin word 'interdicere', meaning 'to forbid' or 'to prohibit'. It was historically used within the context of ecclesiastical law and governmental edicts, where an 'interdict' was a formal prohibition against certain actions or events, such as the celebration of mass in a specific area. Over time, the term evolved, particularly in military parlance, to denote entities that actively intervene to disrupt enemy operations. The adaptation of the word into military context reflects a broader application of the concept of prohibition, where the act of interdicting is not merely about forbidding but includes action taken to prevent advancement or success of opposing forces.