Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
embargo
noun
/ɪmˈbɑːrɡoʊ/
Definition
A government order that restricts or prohibits trade with a specific country or the exchange of specific goods.
Examples
- The government imposed an embargo on certain goods to pressure the opposing country.
- After the embargo, many businesses struggled to find new suppliers.
- Travel restrictions were part of the broader embargo against the nation.
Meaning
An embargo can stop the flow of goods and services between countries, often used as a political tool.
Synonyms
- ban
- prohibition
- suspension
