closed (off)

past tense of close (off)
as in guarded
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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guarded
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  • Your spinach will grow safely guarded by these aromatic plants.
    Heather Bien, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
  • To the right lay the harbor, its narrow entrance guarded by the grim Morro Castle.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
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“Closed (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closed%20%28off%29. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.

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