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 figurativelyHe closes himself off to new experiences.
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Streets had been closed off, cops milled around, and sanitation workers stood by, ready to start the arduous cleanup process whenever the event was over.
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Caroline Tien, SELF, 24 Oct. 2024
Putting Furniture In High-Traffic Areas Having furniture in high-traffic zones will certainly close off your space.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2024
While no danger to the community was reported, the Phoenix Fire Department confirmed the area was closed off as a precaution.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 22 Oct. 2024
The principal bedroom, in the interior of the unit, connects to the dressing room and the office through two sliding doors that allow it to be closed off at night but open during the day.
—Marta Sader, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2024
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Caroline Tien, SELF, 24 Oct. 2024
Putting Furniture In High-Traffic Areas Having furniture in high-traffic zones will certainly close off your space.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2024
While no danger to the community was reported, the Phoenix Fire Department confirmed the area was closed off as a precaution.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 22 Oct. 2024
The principal bedroom, in the interior of the unit, connects to the dressing room and the office through two sliding doors that allow it to be closed off at night but open during the day.
—Marta Sader, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Close off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/close%20off. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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