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 covered bridge would experience no accidental hits over Strawberry Fest, among Long Grove’s roster of main fundraiser festivals, since the main stage is situated in front of the bridge, and the event closed off Robert Parker Coffin Road.
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Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
Using baby gates or closing off rooms can make a big difference in preventing damage.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
Authorities closed off several blocks in downtown Boulder surrounding the county courthouse as multiple teams processed the crime scene and investigated a subject vehicle.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 26 June 2025
An Iran retaliation that includes closing off the waterway would be technically difficult to pull off, but traders are afraid Iran could severely disrupt transit through it, sending insurance rates soaring and making shippers nervous to move without U.S. Navy escorts.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
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Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
Using baby gates or closing off rooms can make a big difference in preventing damage.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
Authorities closed off several blocks in downtown Boulder surrounding the county courthouse as multiple teams processed the crime scene and investigated a subject vehicle.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 26 June 2025
An Iran retaliation that includes closing off the waterway would be technically difficult to pull off, but traders are afraid Iran could severely disrupt transit through it, sending insurance rates soaring and making shippers nervous to move without U.S. Navy escorts.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
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“Close off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/close%20off. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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