closing (off) Synonyms

Strongest:

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

The heavy rain was relentlessly closing off all the roads, making travel impossible.
The approaching storm brought fierce winds that were closing off the coastal areas.
As the night drew near, the park gates were closing off access to visitors.
The firefighters worked tirelessly to close off the blaze and prevent it from spreading.
The construction crew was busy closing off the intersection for repairs.
The police closed off the crime scene to preserve evidence.
The company announced the closing off of its local branches due to financial difficulties.
The doctor closed off the wound with a bandage to stop the bleeding.
The hikers were advised to close off the trail at sunset as visibility would be low.
The concert organizers closed off the VIP area to exclusive guests.

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

blocking (off),guarding, screening (off), barring,walling (off), blockading, hedging, gating, locking,barricading

unbarring,opening, unblocking,reopening,unbolting

The heavy rain was relentlessly closing off all the roads, making travel impossible.

The approaching storm brought fierce winds that were closing off the coastal areas.

As the night drew near, the park gates were closing off access to visitors.

The firefighters worked tirelessly to close off the blaze and prevent it from spreading.