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embargo — meaning in English

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English meaning

embargo noun An official ban on trade with a particular country.

Senses

embargo is used for these senses in English:

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

embargo — full definition

noun An official ban on trade with a particular country.
noun A temporary official ban on releasing certain information to the public.
verb To officially ban trade with a country, or to ban the release of information.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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