blockade — an act of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an act of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving
Pronunciation (IPA): /blɑˈkeɪd/
Example Sentences
- The pizza delivery guy tried to run the blockade of hungry roommates guarding the front door.
- During the war, the enemy imposed a strict blockade on all ports.
- My cat has established a blockade around her food bowl, refusing to let other pets near it.
blockade
NOUN[/blɑˈkeɪd/]
an act of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving
Naval ships form a tight blockade around the harbor, stopping every trade vessel.
The blockade stops the parade, but lemonade soothes the day
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Blockade derives from 17th-century French 'blocus', originally denoting a military siege or encirclement tactic. The term is etymologically connected to 'block' (to obstruct), which reinforced its meaning of obstruction or prevention.
Breakdown
blocus (blockade, siege) + -ade (suffix denoting an action or state). The root 'bloc-' relates to blocking or obstructing, with the French suffix '-ade' forming a noun indicating the action of blockading.
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📝Examples
“The pizza delivery guy tried to run the blockade of hungry roommates guarding the front door.”
“During the war, the enemy imposed a strict blockade on all ports.”
“My cat has established a blockade around her food bowl, refusing to let other pets near it.”
“The international community called for the immediate lifting of the humanitarian blockade.”
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