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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There’s some irony to guarding parks against the showcases of an industry dedicated to tree health and human safety.—
Calin Van Paris,
Outside,
19 Mar. 2026 -
Socorro, 61, works overnight guarding a private-sector shop.—
Carmen Sesin,
NBC news,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Closing (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closing%20%28off%29. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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