section off

verb

sectioned off; sectioning off; sections off

: to separate (an area) from a larger area

Part of the field was sectioned off for parking.

Examples of section off in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With open-plan living rooms slowly on their way out, people are looking for new ways to section off their large living spaces. —Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026

Plastic sheeting sectioned off unfinished areas, including dressing rooms and concessions facilities. —Michelle Bruton, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026

Previously occupied by House of Western, the roughly 10,000-square-foot area has been sectioned off to include six private dining rooms, leaving the main restaurant more inviting. —Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 31 Dec. 2025

The two wingers cover the top halves of each circle up to the blue line, while defensemen section off their own areas down low on either side of the net. —Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025

After getting cut, Duggar's hair was sectioned off so the stylist could place her hair in foils to pull out the highlights. —Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025

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