Cordon off
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Authority Action
Used when officials take action to secure an area, often after an incident.
The firefighters cordoned off the building due to the explosion risk.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Barrier
A physical line or barrier, like tape or cones, visibly marks the off-limits area.
Yellow tape was used to cordon off the crash site.
Pro Tip 3/3Public Distance
Reminds the public to keep away from a specific area for various reasons.
The parade route was cordoned off for crowd control.
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