Block off
verb
To prevent access to something by placing barriers.
The police had to block off the road due to the accident.
Often appears as...
- block off the road
- block off the entrance
verb
To set apart a portion of time for a specific purpose.
She decides to block off the weekend to study for her exams.
Often appears as...
- block off time
- block off a few hours
verb
To stop something from happening or working.
The debris might block off the water flow.
Often appears as...
- block off the water
- block off the air
verb
To prevent access to something by placing barriers.
The police had to block off the road due to the accident.
Often appears as...
- block off the road
- block off the entrance
verb
To set apart a portion of time for a specific purpose.
She decides to block off the weekend to study for her exams.
Often appears as...
- block off time
- block off a few hours
verb
To stop something from happening or working.
The debris might block off the water flow.
Often appears as...
- block off the water
- block off the air
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Barriers
Used when physical objects prevent passage or access.
The city workers block off the sidewalk for repairs.
Pro Tip 2/3Public Safety
Often used in the context of protection or to maintain security.
To ensure the parade runs smoothly, police block off nearby streets.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Situation
It implies the restriction is not permanent and will be lifted.
After the marathon, they will block off the roads until evening.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Barriers
Used when physical objects prevent passage or access.
The city workers block off the sidewalk for repairs.
Pro Tip 2/3Public Safety
Often used in the context of protection or to maintain security.
To ensure the parade runs smoothly, police block off nearby streets.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Situation
It implies the restriction is not permanent and will be lifted.
After the marathon, they will block off the roads until evening.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Barriers
Used when physical objects prevent passage or access.
The city workers block off the sidewalk for repairs.
Pro Tip 2/3Public Safety
Often used in the context of protection or to maintain security.
To ensure the parade runs smoothly, police block off nearby streets.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Situation
It implies the restriction is not permanent and will be lifted.
After the marathon, they will block off the roads until evening.
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