Overview of noun blockade

The noun blockade has 2 senses

• blockade, encirclement -- (a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy)


• blockade -- (prevents access or progress)

Overview of verb blockade

The verb blockade has 4 senses

• obstruct, blockade, block, hinder, stymie, stymy, embarrass -- (hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His brother blocked him at every turn")


• barricade, block, blockade, stop, block off, block up, bar -- (render unsuitable for passage; "block the way"; "barricade the streets"; "stop the busy road")


• blockade, block off -- (obstruct access to)


• blockade, seal off -- (impose a blockade on)