Interdictor: meaning, definitions and examples

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interdictor

 

[ ษชnหˆtษœr.dษชk.tษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น interditor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเคทเฅ‡เคงเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Interdiktor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penghalang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะฝั‚ะตั€ะดะธะบั‚ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ interdyktor

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฆๆญข่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท interdicteur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ interdictor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yasaklayฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธˆ์ง€์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู…ู…ู†ุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ interdikรกtor

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ interdiktor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฆๆญข่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ interdiktor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bannari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั‹ะนั‹ะผ ัะฐะปัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ แƒซแƒแƒšแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qadaฤŸan edษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ interdictor

Word origin

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.