Synonyms: encirclement, blockade
Definition: a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy
Similar words: action, military action
Definition: a military engagement
Usage: he saw action in Korea
Synonyms: blockade
Definition: prevents access or progress
Similar words: obstructer, obstruction, obstructor, impediment, impedimenta
Definition: any structure that makes progress difficult
Definition: impose a blockade on
Similar words: beleaguer, besiege, circumvent, surround, hem in
Definition: surround so as to force to give up
Usage: The Turks besieged Vienna
Definition: obstruct access to
Similar words: jam, close up, block, impede, obstruct, obturate, occlude
Definition: block passage through
Usage: obstruct the path
Synonyms: stop, bar, barricade, block, block off, block up, blockade
Definition: render unsuitable for passage
Usage: block the way; barricade the streets; stop the busy road
Similar words: jam, close up, block, impede, obstruct, obturate, occlude
Definition: block passage through
Usage: obstruct the path
Synonyms: stymie, stymy, hinder, obstruct, embarrass, block, blockade
Definition: hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
Usage: His brother blocked him at every turn
Similar words: forbid, foreclose, forestall, preclude, prevent
Definition: keep from happening or arising; make impossible
Usage: My sense of tact forbids an honest answer; Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project