closed (off)

Definition of closed (off)next
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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  • But just over six months after the death of her son, she is understandably guarded.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026
  • 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
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“Closed (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closed%20%28off%29. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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