blockade

Noun

• prevents access or progress

• a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy

Verb

• 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
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  encirclement , seal off , block off , barricade , block , stop , block up , bar , obstruct , hinder , stymie , stymy , embarrass