This is the 5800th most frequent Korean word.
봉쇄할
"봉쇄할" means "to block" or "to seal off."
Here, '봉쇄할' is used in the context of deliberating or considering the action of restricting access to a place such as national borders on a conditional basis.
정부는 국경을 봉쇄할 것을 고려하고 있습니다.
The government is considering locking down the borders.
In this sentence, '봉쇄할' expresses the action of securing or blocking a specific structure, such as a bridge, to prevent access by adversaries or during strategic operations.
적군이 넘어올 가능성이 있어서 다리를 봉쇄할 명령을 내렸습니다.
An order was issued to lock down the bridge due to the possibility of enemy crossing.
This usage of '봉쇄할' refers to the intention or planning of locking down or restricting access to an area due to specific circumstances, indicating a future plan.