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blockading

intermediateB1

/bləˈkeɪdɪŋ/ · block-a-ding

to obstruct access to or from a particular area, typically during a conflict or military operation.

Meanings

verbformal

to obstruct access to or from a particular area, typically during a conflict or military operation.

کسی مخصوص علاقے کی رسائی کو روکا جائے، خاص طور پر تنازعہ یا فوجی کارروائی کے دوران۔

رکاوٹ دینا

rukawat dena

Synonyms

impedehinderrestrictروکے رکھناپابندی لگانارکاوٹ ڈالنا

Antonyms

allowfacilitatepermitاجازت دیناآسان بنانامناسب کرنا

Common Collocations

  • naval blockading
  • economic blockading
  • illegal blockading

Example Sentences

The navy is blockading the enemy's port to prevent supplies from reaching them.

بحریہ دشمن کی بندرگاہ پر رکاوٹ ڈال رہی ہے تاکہ انہیں سامان نہ پہنچ سکے۔

Bahriya dushman ki bandargah par rukawat daal rahi hai taake unhein samaan na pohanch sake.

Blockading the area could lead to serious humanitarian issues.

علاقے کی رکاوٹ انسانی مسائل پیدا کر سکتی ہے۔

Ilaqe ki rukawat insani masail paida kar sakti hai.

The government was criticized for blockading the routes during the protest.

حکومت پر مظاہروں کے دوران راستے رکاوٹ ڈالنے پر تنقید کی گئی۔

Hukumat par mazahron ke doran raste rukawat dalne par tanqid ki gayi.

Easily Confused With

blocking:Blocking is a more general term that can refer to preventing passage or progress, whereas blockading specifically involves military or strategic obstructions.

Word Family

blockade
nounمحاصرہ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a roadblock when you hear 'blockading'.

Imagine a military ship preventing access to a port.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

رستہ روکنے سے کچھ نہیں ملے گا

Rasta rokne se kuch nahi milega

Blocking the way will yield nothing.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Middle English "blockade" — to obstruct or prevent movement or passage

First known use: 16th century

The term originated in the 16th century, referring to a method used in naval warfare to impede the entry or exit of ships from a harbor.