Curtain off

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Use 'curtain off' when someone wants to create a private space within a larger area.

She decided to curtain off a section of the dorm room for her study area.

Pro Tip 2/3

'Curtain off' implies a division that is not permanent; it can be easily set up or removed.

For the play, they curtained off part of the gym to serve as backstage.

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The phrase indicates creating a barrier that blocks view but not necessarily sound.

During the renovation, the couple curtained off the living area to hide the mess.

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