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blockade

[/blɒˈkeɪd/]
noun/verbpl: blockades
bloqueio
1. The sealing off of a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving, especially by military force
The naval blockade prevented supplies from reaching the port.
O bloqueio naval impediu que suprimentos chegassem ao porto.
2. An obstruction or barrier that prevents movement or access
A blockade of fallen trees blocked the road.
Um bloqueio de árvores caídas obstruiu a estrada.
3. To impose a blockade; to seal off or obstruct
The army decided to blockade the city.
O exército decidiu bloquear a cidade.
Synonyms
siegeobstructionbarrierembargobarricade
Antonyms
openingpassageaccess

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bloqueio
Most common term used in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
bloqueio
Standard usage in São Paulo region
Rio de Janeiro
bloqueio
Standard usage in Rio de Janeiro region
Portugal
bloqueio
European Portuguese equivalent, also used in military contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

run the blockade - passar pelo bloqueio
lift a blockade - suspender um bloqueio
enforce a blockade - fazer cumprir um bloqueio
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