Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

run-the-blockade

verb phrase

/rʌn ðə bləˈkeɪd/

Definition

To bypass or evade a blockade, especially in a military or strategic context.

Examples

The smuggler attempted to run-the-blockade at dawn, hoping the guards would be less vigilant.
During the war, several ships dared to run-the-blockade to deliver essential supplies to the besieged city.
They devised a clever route to run-the-blockade without being detected by the enemy.

Meaning

The phrase ‘run-the-blockade’ typically refers to the act of successfully traveling through a closed or restricted area that is monitored or controlled to prevent passage.