ˌbæɹɪˈkeɪd blɑˈkeɪd blɒˈkeɪd blɑˈkeɪd blɒˈkeɪd ɪmˈbæ.ɹəs ˈhɪndə ˈhɪndɚ əbˈstɹʌkt ˈstaɪmi a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy impose a blockade on obstruct access to render unsuitable for passage block the way barricade the streets stop the busy road hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of His brother blocked him at every turn prevents access or progress