Cordon off

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verb

To separate or block a certain area by using a line or barrier.

The police had to cordon off the crime scene to investigate.
Visual representation of "cordon off" - To separate or block a certain area by using a line or barrier.

Often appears as...

  • cordon off an area
  • cordon off a crime scene
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Authority Action

Used when officials take action to secure an area, often after an incident.

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The firefighters cordoned off the building due to the explosion risk.
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Visual Barrier

A physical line or barrier, like tape or cones, visibly marks the off-limits area.

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Yellow tape was used to cordon off the crash site.
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Public Distance

Reminds the public to keep away from a specific area for various reasons.

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The parade route was cordoned off for crowd control.
Visual representation of the word "Cordon off"

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