Definitions
1.NounAn order by the government prohibiting ships from leaving port.
2.NounA ban on trade with another country.
3.NounA temporary ban on making certain information public."This copy of the federal budget is under embargo until 2 p.m."
4.NounA heavy burden or severe constraint on action or expenditure.
5.VerbTo impose an embargo on trading certain goods with another country.
6.VerbTo impose an embargo on a document.