What does blockade mean?
A blockade is a naval, land, or aerial blockade is a military or economic siege of a port, city, or country, in which all entrances are blocked by ships, troops, or other obstacles, often to prevent the import or export of goods or people. A blockade can also refer to a situation in which something is blocked or obstructed, such as a blocked road or a blocked phone line.
Example
"The country imposed a naval blockade on its neighbor to prevent the smuggling of goods."
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