close (off)

as in to guard
to disallow entry into (a place) by means of a physical barrier at the entry point museum officials closed off the west wing after the fire

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guard
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  • With just one starter back from a season ago — guard Kylan Blackmon — Fearne has his work cut out for him.
    Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
  • The five players who the Heat currently has signed to Exhibit 10 contracts are forward Dain Dainja, guard Trevor Keels, guard Gabe Madsen, guard Ethan Thompson and guard Jahmir Young.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
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“Close (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close%20%28off%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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