embargoed
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- adjective
- /ɪmˈbɑrɡoʊd/
- Formal
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embargado
- And so, the United States told these "persons subject" that they could not trade with these embargoed countries, even if the products were 100% non-U.S.
Examples
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To touch those embargoed ideas, even with a ten-foot test tube, would risk that scientist's credentials.
Blog text (5) -
We think J.R.'s been selling to one of the embargoed nations.
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Many public information officers post their news releases on websites where reporters can access embargoed information.
Academic text (1998) -
We are implementing three kinds of policies: proprietary, embargoed security, and user data.
Blog text (34) -
After rereading Loeb et al., I now wonder if the 'embargoed' reference was to Palmer.
Blog text (29) -
The government imposed an embargo on the sale of arms to certain countries, keeping the list of embargoed nations confidential.
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Due to the embargoed information, the press conference cannot be held until next week.
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The publisher decided to hold the release of the embargoed report until the end of the negotiations.
Synonyms
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Not allowed to enter, use, or talk about
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Not allowed by law or by an authority
Not allowed by law or by people in charge
Not allowed by law or by people in charge
How Restricted
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Embargoed comes from the Spanish word embargar, which means 'to block' or 'to seize'. So when something is embargoed, it is legally kept back and not allowed to be traded, published, or released, like being 'barred' or 'banned'.