as in guarding
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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guarding
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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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“Closing (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closing%20%28off%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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