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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Avoiding closing off rooms in other ways (like with dividers, curtains, or large furniture pieces) unless your heating system is specifically designed for zoning.
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Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 12 Jan. 2026
Can Exist in Authentic Architecture Story Hill Renovations is also seeing a growing desire for authenticity as a reason to keep the kitchen closed off.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
But the lagoons at the mouth of coastal creeks such as Aliso Creek and nearby San Mateo Creek are usually closed off from the sea by sand that builds up.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
But taking minerals by force may close off access to other pieces of the supply puzzle by further ratcheting up protectionism on the part of other powers.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 8 Jan. 2026
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Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 12 Jan. 2026
Can Exist in Authentic Architecture Story Hill Renovations is also seeing a growing desire for authenticity as a reason to keep the kitchen closed off.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
But the lagoons at the mouth of coastal creeks such as Aliso Creek and nearby San Mateo Creek are usually closed off from the sea by sand that builds up.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
But taking minerals by force may close off access to other pieces of the supply puzzle by further ratcheting up protectionism on the part of other powers.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Close off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/close%20off. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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