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embargo in Swedish

embargo in Swedish is embargo, handelsembargo — embargo means an official ban on trade with a particular country.

embargo in Swedish

embargo
noun
An order by the government prohibiting ships from leaving port.
embargo
noun
A ban on trade with another country.
handelsembargo
noun
A ban on trade with another country.

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."
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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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "embargo" in Swedish?

"embargo" in Swedish is embargo, handelsembargo. 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 Swedish, "embargo" is embargo, handelsembargo.

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

Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "embargo": embargo, handelsembargo.

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