Synonyms of close (off)

close (off)

verb

as in to guard

to disallow entry into (a place) by means of a physical barrier at the entry point

museum officials closed off the west wing after the fire

Synonyms & Similar Words

• guard
• block (off)
• wall (off)
• curtain (off)
• screen (off)
• blockade
• bar
• gate
• barricade
• fence
• lock
• hedge
• obstruct
• dike
• bolt

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• open
• reopen
• unbar
• unblock
• unbolt