blockades

Definitions

The act of sealing off a place, such as a port or city, to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving.

An obstruction or barrier used to prevent passage or progress.

Examples

The naval blockades prevented essential supplies from reaching the island during the conflict.

Protesters set up blockades across the main highway to demand immediate government action.

Synonyms

barricades obstructions sieges barriers bottlenecks impediments closures

Antonyms

openings passages clearances accesses gateways thoroughfares liberations