What is another word for military blockade?
Pronunciation: [mˈɪlɪtəɹi blɒkˈe͡ɪd] (IPA) 
Military blockade is a term frequently used in the context of war and is defined as the act of preventing access to a particular area, generally by the use of a military force. There are several synonyms for this term such as siege, cordon, quarantine, and encirclement. The term siege is often used to describe a military blockade of a city or stronghold, wherein the attacking forces prevent supplies from reaching the defenders. Cordon refers to the encirclement of an area with soldiers or police forces, to thwart any movement into or out of the region. Quarantine is a synonym used when referring to a medical or disease outbreak. Finally, encirclement refers to the encircling of enemy forces to prevent them from escaping or receiving reinforcement.
