blockade
Translation
blockade, obstruction
Examples
The navy established a blockade of the port.
The navy established a blockade of the port.
The protest caused a blockade on the main road.
The protest caused a blockade on the main road.
Grammar Patterns
a blockade of ((sth.)) an act of sealing off a place The army imposed a blockade of the city.
Similar Words
Synonyms: siege, barrier, obstruction, embargo; Antonyms: opening, access, free passage
Etymology
From 'block' + '-ade', a suffix denoting action, from French '-ade' (e.g., in 'promenade'). An action of blocking.
Memory Tips
Think of a military action to 'block' a port or city. The '-ade' makes it sound like a formal action.