an order to temporarily stop something, especially trading or giving information

They have put an embargo on imports of clothing. 他们已经禁止进口服装。

The police asked for a news embargo while they tried to find the kidnapper. 警方要求在他们搜捕绑架者期间，停止相关的新闻报道。

to officially stop trading with another country

They are planning to embargo oil imports. 他们正在计划禁止石油进口。