close off

phrasal verb

closed off; closing off; closes off
: to not allow (something) to be used for a period of time : close
The city closed off the beach to tourists.
Half of the museum was closed off while they made the changes.
sometimes used figuratively
He closes himself off to new experiences.

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Read More: What Happened the Last Time Trump Withdrew From the Paris Agreement Trump also made a move to curtail offshore wind development, which the blueprint characterized as part of an agenda that would close off large sections of the ocean to commercial activity. Nik Popli, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025 The American Petroleum Institute (API) joined Mississippi, Alaska, Louisiana, Alabama and Georgia in suing over the restrictions, which closed off several million acres to new drilling. Zack Budryk, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025 Gorgeous hiking country above Pacific Palisades may be closed off to the public for years as the area recovers. Andrew Moseman, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025 The Chicago Police Department closed off five apartments in the building due to safety concerns, said a source close to the building’s manager. Armando L. Sanchez, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for close off 

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“Close off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/close%20off. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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