cordon (off) (Meaning)
cordon (off)
to prevent people from getting into (an area) by putting a line of people or objects around or in front of it
Synonyms & Antonyms of cordon (off)
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to prevent people from getting into (an area) by putting a line of people or objects around or in front of it
fence (in), hem (in), encircle, circumscribe, enclose, circle, wall,close in, ring, surround
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The police swiftly cordoned off the crime scene to prevent contamination.
The military cordoned off the town to quell the unrest.
The cordon around the restricted area was heavily enforced.
The paramedics cordoned off the patient to stabilize their condition.