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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The bottom compartment sports cinchable retention straps and is closed off via a water-resistant divider that features a zippered mesh organizer pocket.
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Drew Zieff, Outside, 17 Feb. 2026
In November, a judge rejected Nathan’s request to close off the courtroom and impose a gag order, which limits attorneys and investigators from making out-of-court statements about the case.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
The athletes playing for Canada and Sweden used to be close off the ice — huge rivals, sure, but admiring of each other’s skills.
—Julia Frankel, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
The court has issued a number of rulings that have effectively closed off avenues for challenges.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
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Drew Zieff, Outside, 17 Feb. 2026
In November, a judge rejected Nathan’s request to close off the courtroom and impose a gag order, which limits attorneys and investigators from making out-of-court statements about the case.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
The athletes playing for Canada and Sweden used to be close off the ice — huge rivals, sure, but admiring of each other’s skills.
—Julia Frankel, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
The court has issued a number of rulings that have effectively closed off avenues for challenges.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Close off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/close%20off. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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