English Explanatory Dictionary

embarge

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To put in a barge.
  2. To board a barge; to embark.
noun
  1. An embargo.

Pronunciation

/əmˈbɑɹd͡ʒ/ /əmˈbɑːdʒ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-embarge.wav

Word forms

embarge embarges embarging embarged

Etymology

From Spanish embargar 'to arrest' and English barge 'to force'.

Synonyms

impose
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