period of boycotting. Act of refusing to buy/use something, as a protest. withdraw from relations with organization etc. as protest.

Force, weight when pressing against a thing. attempt to persuade or coerce.

To carry out an action well or successfully.

assembled or made from whatever is available, and so unlikely to be of highest quality. mark or wound made by scratching. To make a small cut or mark on a surface.

of or concerning diplomacy.

threatened penalty for disobeying law or rule. Actions taken to force a country to obey laws. give official permission or approval for.

To take possession of (land, city) with an army.

Made for use by one single person. Single person, looked at separately from others.

person or organization bringing goods or services into country from abroad for sale. People whose business involves importing goods.

relating to or using technology.

stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets. Some things that can be used profitably; assets. provide with resources.

substance suitable for consumption as food. Ingredients for cooking or making food.

To damage so badly that something no longer exists.

(Of magnetic items) having many poles.

fashionable. event or occurrence. To take place or occur.