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embargo

noun

/ɪmˈbɑː.ɡoʊ/

Meaning

A trade ban, restriction, or prohibition imposed by a government or international organization on a country.

An official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country.

The UN imposed an embargo on arms exports.

The government imposed an embargo on weapons exports.

lift an embargo

trade ban, restriction, prohibition, ban, boycott, blockade

Entry 1

trade ban, restriction, prohibition

Entry 2

ban, prohibition, restriction, boycott, blockade

trade agreement, free trade, open market, permission, allowance

Entry 1

trade agreement, free trade, open market

Entry 2

permission, allowance

trade embargo, impose an embargo, embargo on goods

The damaging lack of material benefits considered to be basic necessities in a society.

a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern in the night sky

the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's wa...

a state of great comfort or elegance, often involving great expense

a list of goods sent or services provided, with the amount due for payment

A group of senior government ministers; or a cupboard with shelves or drawers.