close off

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.

Examples of close off in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

If modern interiors tend to lean too open, basic, and bright, Arts and Crafts interiors can easily feel too dark, cluttered, and closed off. —Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026

The shipping route has been choked off by the war in the Middle East, with Iran effectively closing off the narrow strait. —Npr Staff, NPR, 17 Apr. 2026

Qatar, a major supplier of liquified natural gas, has halted its exports, natural gas fields in Iran have become a frequent target of Israeli airstrikes, key gas shipping routes have been closed off, and prices in Europe are rocketing up. —Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026

The Sheriff’s Office closed off some roads getting into Hillsdale Tuesday afternoon to help with cleanup efforts. —Kendrick Calfee updated April 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for close off

• cerenkov
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• checkoff
• cutoff
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• handoff
• kickoff
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• liftoff
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