cordon off
1 of 1verb/ˈkɔrdən ɔf/
Forms:cordons off,cordoning off,cordoned off,cordoned off
1
to restrict access to a particular area by using a barrier
- After the accident, the police quickly arrived to cordon off the accident site for investigation.
- During the VIP event, security personnel worked to cordon off the restricted areas from the general public.
- The fire department had to cordon off the building due to a gas leak, ensuring the safety of surrounding areas.
- To maintain privacy, the film set was cordoned off, preventing unauthorized individuals from entering.
- During the festival, they cordon certain streets off to create pedestrian zones.