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embargo in German

embargo in German is Embargo, Beschlagnahme, Ausfuhrsperre — embargo means an official ban on trade with a particular country.

embargo in German

Embargo
noun
An order by the government prohibiting ships from leaving port.
Beschlagnahme
noun
An order by the government prohibiting ships from leaving port.
Embargo
noun
A ban on trade with another country.
Ausfuhrsperre
noun
A ban on trade with another country.
Handelsembargo
noun
A ban on trade with another country.
Handelsverbot
noun
A ban on trade with another country.
Verbot
noun
A temporary ban on making certain information public.

What does "embargo" mean?

  1. noun An official ban on trade with a particular country.
    "The United Nations imposed an embargo on arms sales to the region."
  2. noun A temporary official ban on releasing certain information to the public.
    "Journalists agreed to an embargo on the report until Monday morning."
  3. verb To officially ban trade with a country, or to ban the release of information.
    "The government embargoed all oil exports to the country."

embargo in a sentence

  • The United Nations imposed an embargo on arms sales to the region.
  • The trade embargo cut off nearly all imports overnight.
  • Journalists agreed to an embargo on the report until Monday morning.
  • The government embargoed all oil exports to the country.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "embargo" in German?

"embargo" in German is Embargo, Beschlagnahme, Ausfuhrsperre. embargo means: An official ban on trade with a particular country.

How do you use "embargo" in a sentence?

Example: "The United Nations imposed an embargo on arms sales to the region." In German, "embargo" is Embargo, Beschlagnahme, Ausfuhrsperre.

Are there other ways to say "embargo" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "embargo": Embargo, Beschlagnahme, Ausfuhrsperre, Handelsembargo, Handelsverbot, Verbot.

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