cordoning (off) Antonyms
Meaning of cordoning (off)
cordoning (off)
to prevent people from getting into (an area) by putting a line of people or objects around or in front of it
cordoning (off) Sentence Examples
- Police cordoned off the crime scene, preventing access to unauthorized individuals.
- The military cordoned off the border, monitoring all movement to and from the country.
- To contain the hazardous chemical spill, firefighters cordoned off the affected area and evacuated nearby residents.
- The search and rescue team cordoned off the debris field, ensuring the safety of those involved in the operation.
- Protestors cordoned off the entrance to the government building, demanding a meeting with officials.
- During the pandemic, healthcare workers cordoned off patient areas to prevent the spread of infection.
- The cordoned-off area around the collapsed bridge allowed investigators to examine the damage safely.
- The cordoning off of the forest fire helped prevent its spread and protect nearby communities.
- To control the flow of traffic, police cordoned off certain streets and redirected vehicles.
- The construction zone was cordoned off with safety fencing to prevent accidents and unauthorized entry.
FAQs About the word cordoning (off)
to prevent people from getting into (an area) by putting a line of people or objects around or in front of it
closing in, fencing (in), hemming (in),surrounding, encompassing, circling, circumscribing, ringing, encircling, enclosing
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Police cordoned off the crime scene, preventing access to unauthorized individuals.
The military cordoned off the border, monitoring all movement to and from the country.
To contain the hazardous chemical spill, firefighters cordoned off the affected area and evacuated nearby residents.
The search and rescue team cordoned off the debris field, ensuring the safety of those involved in the operation.
