close (off) Sentence Examples

  1. The mechanic closed off the engine to inspect it.
  2. The alarm system closed off the house at midnight.
  3. The injured animal was closed off in a cage for observation.
  4. The city council closed off the street for a parade.
  5. We closed off the water valve before leaving for vacation.
  6. The infection closed off the blood vessels, restricting circulation.
  7. The landslide closed off the only road leading to the village.
  8. The headphones closed off my ears from the noisy surroundings.
  9. The curtains closed off the bright sunlight from entering the room.
  10. The border guards closed off the checkpoint after a terrorist threat.

close (off) Meaning

close (off)

to not allow (something) to be used for a period of time

Synonyms & Antonyms of close (off)

FAQs About the word close (off)

to not allow (something) to be used for a period of time

wall (off),guard, block (off), blockade, bar, screen (off),curtain (off),gate, lock, barricade

open, unblock, unbar,reopen,unbolt

The mechanic closed off the engine to inspect it.

The alarm system closed off the house at midnight.

The injured animal was closed off in a cage for observation.

The city council closed off the street for a parade.