CLOSE (OFF) Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

close (off)

verb

Definition of 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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As a rock star, Chrissie Hynde has always been a bit of a paradox — gnarly but cerebral, ferocious yet guarded.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
The right side of the offensive line — tackle Armand Membou and guard Joe Tippmann — didn’t allow a single pressure.

— Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of guard

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