cordon off

Verb

Meaning

divide by means of a rope

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

rope in rope off close separate contain tape isolated seal pen blockade fence isolate surround isolating encircle
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Antonyms

work group provide free release continue
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Hypernyms

enclose inclose close in shut in

Examples

The police roped off the area where the crime occurred Source: Internet

Authorities have in the past made attempts to cordon off the area, but without mechanisms to enforce or monitor movement, the peril in the area remains unchecked. Source: Internet

Crime scene investigators cordon off the area of a Chilliwack parking lot where a body was found on Saturday night. Source: Internet

In 8 minutes, the official health order dictates that you have NO visitors to your home, and retail stores will have to cordon off non-essential goods. Source: Internet

The announcement comes after the province clamped down on retailers Thursday, mandating them to either cordon off non-essential items from being sold in store or remove them from shelves and aisles altogether. Source: Internet

Police cordon off the area outside the Next Media publishing offices as authorities conduct a search of the premises after the company’s founder Jimmy Lai was arrested under the new national security law in Hong Kong on August 10, 2020. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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