- Hence, to shut in so as to prevent egress. - To obstruct entrance to or egress from.
2 . Blockade
[ v. t.]
- The shutting up of a place by troops or ships, with
the purpose of preventing ingress or egress, or the reception of
supplies; as, the blockade of the ports of an enemy. - An obstruction to passage. - To shut up, as a town or fortress, by investing it
with troops or vessels or war for the purpose of preventing ingress or
egress, or the introduction of supplies. See note under Blockade, n.
Meaning of 'Blockade' (Princeton's WordNet)
1 . blockade
[ v]
Meaning (1): - render unsuitable for passage
Example in sentence:
barricade the streets;
block the way;
stop the busy road
Meaning (2): - hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of