No. 10,236 in Russian
блокада
Blockade: the isolation or sealing off of a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving.
In a sentence
Во время войны город находился под блокадой.
During the war, the city was under a blockade.
This usage signifies a military blockade restricting access to a location.
Блокада нервного окончания помогла устранить боль.
The nerve blockade helped alleviate the pain.
Here, 'блокада' refers to a medical procedure designed to block nerve signals to manage pain.
Политическая блокада стала причиной задержки переговоров.
The political blockade caused delays in negotiations.
In this sentence, 'блокада' describes an obstruction or hindrance in political activities or discussions.
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