Noun
the act of isolating something; setting something apart from others
Source: WordNetABC11 cameras caught the truck on its side in the median with authorities closing off part of the road. Source: Internet
California recently announced it was closing parking lots at many of its state parks and beaches to reduce crowding, while completely closing off others to public access – meaning no bathrooms, no trail access, no campgrounds, no visitor centers. Source: Internet
As well as closing off the Imperial German Navy's access to the Atlantic, the blockade largely blocked neutral merchant shipping heading to or from Germany. Source: Internet
Mayor Zhou Xianwang told state broadcaster CCTV that both he and Wuhan's Communist Party secretary are willing to take responsibility for closing off the city, including being removed from office. Source: Internet
Grylls rated his charge perfectly as he cruised clear from De La Terre, who chased gamely in the straight, with Autobahn and Taroni closing off strongly to finish third and fourth, respectively. Source: Internet
“Because of the reduction in car traffic, we will be closing off a number of streets so that bicyclists and pedestrians can spread out and take in fresh air safely on Oakland streets, free of cars,” Schaaf said. Source: Internet