BLOCKADED Meaning and
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The term "blockaded" is commonly used to describe a situation where access to an area, region, or transportation route is intentionally restricted or impeded, typically by a military force or authority. This can happen during times of conflict, war, or as a strategic measure to exert control over an area or enforce certain restrictions.
A blockade often involves the establishment of an external barrier or barrier system, such as ships, troops, roadblocks, checkpoints, or fortifications, preventing the inflow or outflow of people, goods, or supplies. The intent behind a blockade is to exert pressure, assert dominance, or isolate a particular region, either politically, economically, or militarily. Usually, blockades are enforced by governments, armed forces, or international organizations.
During a blockade, the act of blockading involves strictly monitoring and controlling the movement of people or goods across the restricted area or transportation route. It may involve rigorous inspections, detentions, or seizing of items deemed a threat or violation of the blockade.
The effectiveness and legitimacy of a blockade can be a subject of intense debate and controversy, particularly in terms of international law and conventions. Various historical examples of blockades include the Berlin Blockade during the Cold War, where access to West Berlin was blocked by the Soviet Union, and the naval blockade imposed by the United States during the Cuban Missile Crisis, to prevent Soviet shipments of nuclear weapons to Cuba.
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To raise a blockade, to force or drive away the troops or ships from their positions.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of BLOCKADED
The word "blockaded" is derived from the word "blockade", which can be traced back to the Middle French word "blockade" and the Old French word "blocade". The Old French term was a combination of "blok" meaning "a block" or "block of wood", and the suffix "-ade" denoting an action or process. The original concept referred to the construction of wooden blocks or barriers to prevent entry.
Over time, the word "blockade" came to mainly indicate the act of isolating or obstructing a place by placing troops, vehicles, or other measures to prevent the movement of goods or people in and out. Thus, "blockaded" is the past tense and past participle form of "blockade" and pertains to the action or state of imposing a blockade.
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