tradeblockade
nounUK /ˈtreɪd blɒkˌeɪd/
US /ˈtreɪd blɑːkˌeɪd/
A trade blockade is when a country stops goods from going in or out of another place.
The trade blockade made it hard for the island to get food and medicine.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A naval action that prevents ships from entering or leaving a port.
The navy set up a trade blockade along the coast.
3. Any official rule that limits buying and selling between groups.
The new trade blockade slowed business between the two neighbors.
4. A situation where supplies are cut off to force a change in behavior.
The trade blockade was meant to pressure the leaders to negotiate.