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blockaded

/ˈblɒkədeɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does blockaded mean?

verb

past tense of blockade, to surround or blockade something, typically a port or a city, in order to prevent it from receiving or sending goods.

Example

"The city was blockaded by the enemy forces, cutting off all supply lines."

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