economic_blockade

[US]//ɪˈkɒnəmɪk ˈblɒkeɪd//
[UK]//ɪˈkɑːnəmɪk ˈblɑːkeɪd//

Translation

n.a policy of preventing trade with a country
v.to prevent trade with a country

Example Sentences

the government decided to impose an economic_blockade to force compliance.

the united nations called for lifting the economic_blockade after humanitarian concerns.

the regime tightened the economic_blockade, cutting off all trade routes.

international observers warned that the prolonged economic_blockade could destabilize the region.

the opposition party demanded an end to the economic_blockade, citing civilian suffering.

companies sought to bypass the economic_blockade through smuggling networks.

the new policy aimed to ease the economic_blockade by allowing limited humanitarian aid.

analysts argued that the targeted economic_blockade would have limited impact on military capabilities.

the economic_blockade lasted for months, creating severe shortages of essential goods.

citizens organized protests to break the economic_blockade and demand freedom.

the alliance pledged to maintain the economic_blockade until concrete reforms were enacted.

some diplomats suggested a phased approach to lift the economic_blockade gradually.

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