embargo

Meanings

• noun

  The act of forbidding the exportation, importation, or sale of certain goods, especially as a political or economic measure.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with embargo
barge , large,arge , marge , sage , wage

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Variants

List of all variants of embargo that leads to same result
embargo , embargoes , embargoed , embargoing , pre-embargo , preembargo

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Etymology

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From Spanish 'embargar' meaning 'to detain' or 'to stop'.

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Trivia

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1. The Berlin Blockade and Airlift (1948-1949) is an example of a successful embargo against the Soviet Union.

2. The United States imposed an embargo on Cuba in 1960, which is still in effect today.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sanctions: Embargos are a form of economic sanctions, which are measures taken by a country or international organization to punish or pressure another country or organization.

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Culture

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Embargos are often used as a political or economic tool to put pressure on a country or organization. They can be used to restrict access to goods or services, and can have significant economic and diplomatic consequences.

How to Memorize "embargo"

1. mnemonics
   

   - Remember, an embargo is like a 'barge' that blocks the flow of goods or services.

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