Definition & Meaning of "embargo"in English

to embargo

to impose a restriction or official ban on the release, publication, or distribution of certain information, news, or materials

Transitive: to embargo information or news

Examples

The newspaper editor decided to embargo the sensitive article until the legal implications were clarified.

to impose a ban or restriction on trade, commerce, or certain activities

ban

boycott

black

Transitive: to embargo trade or commercial activities

Examples

In response to the political tensions, the government decided to embargo the export of certain goods to the neighboring nation.

Embargo

an official order according to which any commercial activity with a particular country is banned

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