Read the following:

"One of the most successful boycotts in history was the 1980’s protest against South Africa’s policy of racial discrimination. After individuals, companies, and other countries refused to visit or do business there, the resultant economic and cultural hardships led the country to reform its government practices."

Based on context clues in the reading, define "boycott."


to try to take control of a business or government through whatever means necessary


to physically attack people or invade a country to force them or it to do what you want


to work cooperatively with people or organizations to persuade them to do something


to end all interactions with a person or group in order to cause a change in behavior