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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  • That could come in handy for Andrews compared with Graham, who has been mostly guarded throughout the Republican primary races.
    Terry Collins, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The location of the family’s new home and the children’s school are being closely guarded.
    Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026
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“Blocked (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blocked%20%28off%29. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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