Blockade and Layoff

Blockade

Blockade noun - The cutting off of an area by military means to stop the flow of people or supplies.

Layoff and blockade are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Layoff" instead a noun "Blockade".

Layoff

Layoff noun - The termination of the employment of an employee or a work force often temporarily.
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Blockade and layoff are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Blockade" instead a noun "Layoff".
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