the surrounding or blockading of a place, especially a port, by an enemy to prevent entry and exit of supplies It is an illegal act under international law as it is construed as an act of war
render unsuitable for passage; "block the way"; "barricade the streets"; "stop the busy road"
A situation where a piece or a pawn is prevented from advancing by an opposing piece or pawn
A blockade of a place is an action that is taken to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving it. Striking lorry drivers agreed to lift their blockades of main roads the economic blockade of Lithuania
The formal use of the military of one or more states to disrupt or cut off trade or communication between an enemy state and its allies or partners The USA used a naval blockade to prevent shipment of Soviet missiles to Cuba in 1962
The isolation of something, especially a port, in order to prevent commerce and traffic in or out
If a group of people blockade a place, they stop goods or people from reaching that place. If they blockade a road or a port, they stop people using that road or port. Truck drivers have blockaded roads to show their anger over new driving regulations. to put a place under a blockade. Act of war whereby one party blocks entry to or departure from an enemy area, often a coast. Blockades are regulated by international law and custom, which require advance warning to neutral states and impartial application. Penalties for breach of blockade are seizure of ship and cargo and their possible condemnation as lawful prizes. Neutral ships may not be destroyed for blockade running