LEARNit Dictionary
blockade
noun
/blɒˈkeɪd/
UK
/blɑːˈkeɪd/
US
1
the action of surrounding or closing a place, especially a port, in order to stop people or goods from coming in or out
محاصره, محاصرهٔ دریایی
2
a barrier that stops people or vehicles from entering or leaving a place
محاصره, بسته شدن راه, انسداد, مسدودسازی, مانع
The police set up blockades on highways leading out of the city.
verb
/blɒˈkeɪd/
UK
/blɑːˈkeɪd/
US
1
to surround a place, especially a port, in order to stop people or goods from coming in or out
محاصره کردن, محاصره, بستن گذرگاه, انسداد, راهبند کردن, سد کردن