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naval blockade

/ˈneɪvəl blɒˈkeɪd/

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/ˈneɪvəl blɒˈkeɪd/C1formalpolitical
  • ruВоенная стратегия, включающая использование военно-морских сил для предотвращения входа или выхода судов из определенного порта или прибрежной зоны, обычно применяемая для перекрытия поставок или обеспечения соблюдения санкций во время конфликта.

A military strategy involving the use of naval forces to prevent ships from entering or leaving a specific port or coastal area, typically used to cut off supplies or enforce sanctions during a conflict.

  1. Military actionC1formal

    The use of naval forces to prevent ships from entering or leaving a specific port or area, often as a tactic in war or political conflict.

    ruВоенно-морская блокада

    • The country imposed a naval blockade to cut off enemy supplies.
    • During the war, a naval blockade prevented any trade from reaching the island.
    • The UN debated the legality of the naval blockade.