blockade
Definitions
An act or means of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving.
The isolation of a nation, area, or city by hostile ships or troops to prevent commerce and communication.
Examples
The navy established a blockade to prevent supplies from reaching the enemy port.
The protesters formed a human blockade to stop the construction vehicles from entering the site.
Synonyms
siege barrier obstruction barricade embargo blockage restriction