blocking (off)

present participle of block (off)
as in guarding
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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guarding
Verb
  • The giant steeds guarding the entrance are set to ride into the sunset this fall.
    Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Police officers guarding the barricades appeared somewhat embarrassed at having to block the path of a visiting world leader.
    Alexander Smith, NBC news, 24 Sep. 2025
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“Blocking (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blocking%20%28off%29. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

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