impose a blockade

Frequency: 8.015.0 per million words

To officially start a blockade.

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Examples (10)

  • The allied forces imposed a naval blockade to cut off enemy supply lines.
  • The Security Council has voted to impose an economic blockade against the rogue state.
  • If the treaty is violated, we will have no choice but to impose a total blockade.
  • A strict blockade was imposed on the city, preventing any goods from entering or leaving.
  • The only remaining option was to impose a blockade and wait for their surrender.
  • The international community might impose a blockade if the aggression continues.
  • Historically, powerful nations would often impose a blockade as a prelude to war.
  • Imposing a blockade is often seen as a significant escalation of a conflict.
  • The general announced, "We will impose a blockade effective at dawn."
  • Despite the potential humanitarian consequences, the president authorized the military to impose a complete blockade.