BLOCKADE Meaning and
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A blockade refers to a military or political strategy implemented to prevent the entry or exit of goods, people, or resources from a specific area or country, typically during times of conflict or as a means of asserting control. It is a deliberate act designed to isolate and restrict a target's access to essential supplies, services, or trade routes.
Typically, a blockade involves the use of naval or land forces to establish a physical barrier, such as the positioning of ships or troops, to prevent the movement of vessels, aircraft, or individuals in and out of a designated region. The intent is to cut off key resources or vital supplies, economically weaken the target, and put pressure on them to comply with specific demands or policies.
Blockades can target various entities, ranging from cities, regions, or entire nations. Blockades can occur in times of war, sieges, disputes, or as a form of economic coercion. It may involve interdicting trade routes, closing borders, enforcing embargoes, or impeding transportation and communication lines.
While primarily associated with military operations, blockades can have wide-ranging consequences beyond their intended purpose. They can impede humanitarian aid, limit access to essential goods and medicine, and impact civilian populations, potentially leading to humanitarian crises.
Efforts to establish and enforce a blockade are subject to international laws and conventions, which regulate the conduct and consequences of such actions and address issues like proportionality, distinction between military and civilian targets, and the protection of humanitarian access.
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• The surrounding or shutting up any place with a sufficient number of soldiers or ships, in order to prevent any intercourse with its inhabitants.
• To shut up a town or a fortress with an army or with ships, to compel it to surrender.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of BLOCKADE
The word "blockade" originated from the Dutch word "blok", meaning "block" or "log". In the 17th century, it was combined with the word "hede", which means "action", to form "bloc-hede". This term was then anglicized into "blockade" in the early 18th century. The concept of a blockade was initially associated with blocking a river or a harbor with logs or wooden blocks to prevent access. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include the deliberate obstruction of transportation routes, such as roads and sea routes, to exert control or gain an advantage in warfare or conflicts.
Idioms with the word BLOCKADE
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run the blockade
The idiom "run the blockade" typically refers to the act of successfully evading or bypassing a blockade, usually imposed by a military force or authorities. It often involves sneaking past barriers, avoiding detection or capture, and reaching a destination that is otherwise inaccessible due to the presence of the blockade.
Similar spelling words for BLOCKADE
Conjugate verb Blockade
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