blockade
noun
the isolating, closing off, or surrounding of a place, as a port, harbor, or city, by hostile ships or troops to prevent entrance or exit.
have blockaded
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present perfectof blockade.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Settlers near Nablus since Sunday have blockaded Palestinian homes, including one owned by a US citizen, with residents saying they have been cut off from food and other supplies.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
The strikers also have blockaded three waste treatment centers that would normally process the garbage.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 15, 2023
Azerbaijani civilians identifying themselves as environmental activists have blockaded the road since Dec. 12.
From Reuters ● Dec. 29, 2022
They have blockaded Ukraine’s south coast and threatened an amphibious landing in the southwestern region.
From New York Times ● Apr. 14, 2022
“What is there to buy in Biafra? They have blockaded us kpam-kpam.”
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
