blocked (off)

Definition of blocked (off)next
past tense of block (off)
as in guarded
to disallow entry into (a place) by means of a physical barrier at the entry point the square is temporarily blocked off for the street fair

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guarded
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  • McConnell, who led Senate Republicans for nearly two decades, has long guarded his personal life.
    Joey Cappelletti, Fortune, 29 July 2026
  • While Georgia Ports Authority is pleased at the upturn, all the economic and global uncertainty has led to guarded predictions for the future.
    AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 29 July 2026
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“Blocked (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blocked%20%28off%29. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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