blockades (Meaning)
blockades
block, obstruct, the isolation by a warring nation of an enemy area (such as a harbor) by troops or warships to prevent passage of persons or supplies, interruption of normal physiological function (as transmission of nerve impulses) of a cellular receptor, tissue, or organ, the cutting off of an area by means of troops or warships to stop the coming in or going out of people or supplies, the process of reducing the phagocytic capabilities of the mononuclear phagocyte system by loading it with harmless material (as India ink or lampblack) which engages its cells in phagocytosis and prevents them from reacting to new antigenic material compare blocking antibody, to subject to a blockade, inhibition of a physiologically active substance (such as a hormone), something that blocks, interruption of normal physiological function (such as transmission of nerve impulses) of a cellular receptor, tissue, or organ, a restrictive measure designed to obstruct the commerce and communications of an unfriendly nation, to subject to blockade, inhibition of a physiologically active substance (as a hormone)
Synonyms & Antonyms of blockades
blockades Sentence Examples
- The military forces imposed blockades on the besieged city, preventing any supplies from entering or leaving.
- The protesters erected blockades at key intersections to disrupt traffic and draw attention to their cause.
- The border patrol set up blockades to intercept potential illegal immigrants attempting to cross into the country.
- The ice storm caused massive power outages, resulting in road blockades due to fallen trees.
- The construction project created temporary blockades on certain streets, causing traffic delays.
- The negotiating team encountered significant blockades in their efforts to reach a compromise.
- The economic sanctions imposed by the international community created severe economic blockades for the sanctioned country.
- The enemy forces consolidated their positions and established blockades to prevent the advance of our troops.
- The hospital implemented visitor blockades during the pandemic to minimize the risk of infection.
- The wildfires in the region caused road closures and blockades, making it difficult for residents to evacuate.
FAQs About the word blockades
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The military forces imposed blockades on the besieged city, preventing any supplies from entering or leaving.
The protesters erected blockades at key intersections to disrupt traffic and draw attention to their cause.
The border patrol set up blockades to intercept potential illegal immigrants attempting to cross into the country.
The ice storm caused massive power outages, resulting in road blockades due to fallen trees.
