blockade in Latin
blockade in Latin is obsessiō, obsidiō, circumsedeo — blockade means the act of sealing off a place, especially by sea, to stop goods or people moving in or out.
blockade in Latin
obsessiō
(by extension) Any form of formal isolation or inhibition of something, especially with the force of law or arms.
obsidiō
(by extension) Any form of formal isolation or inhibition of something, especially with the force of law or arms.
circumsedeo
(transitive) To create a blockade against.
What does "blockade" mean?
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noun The act of sealing off a place, especially by sea, to stop goods or people moving in or out.
"The navy imposed a blockade on the port."
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verb To seal off a place in order to cut off supplies or movement.
"Enemy ships blockaded the harbour for months."
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blockade in a sentence
- The navy imposed a blockade on the port.
- Enemy ships blockaded the harbour for months.
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What is "blockade" in Latin?
"blockade" in Latin is obsessiō, obsidiō, circumsedeo. blockade means: The act of sealing off a place, especially by sea, to stop goods or people moving in or out.
How do you use "blockade" in a sentence?
Example: "The navy imposed a blockade on the port." In Latin, "blockade" is obsessiō, obsidiō, circumsedeo.
Are there other ways to say "blockade" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 3 translations listed for "blockade": obsessiō, obsidiō, circumsedeo.
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