Fence off
verb
To separate or protect an area by building a fence around it.
The farmer fenced off his land to prevent the sheep from straying.
Often appears as...
- fence off an area
- fence off land
verb
To restrict access to something or someone.
The government has fenced off the area due to contamination risks.
Often appears as...
- fence off contamination area
- fence off construction site
verb
To separate or protect an area by building a fence around it.
The farmer fenced off his land to prevent the sheep from straying.
Often appears as...
- fence off an area
- fence off land
verb
To restrict access to something or someone.
The government has fenced off the area due to contamination risks.
Often appears as...
- fence off contamination area
- fence off construction site
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Barrier
Emphasizes creating an actual barrier with a fence to separate areas.
They fenced off the vegetable patch to keep rabbits out.
Pro Tip 2/3Land Ownership
Used to identify or claim ownership of a piece of land.
The new landowner fenced off fifty acres for a future orchard.
Pro Tip 3/3Safety Measure
Highlights how fences can protect something from outside threats.
The chemical plant fenced off its perimeter for safety.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Barrier
Emphasizes creating an actual barrier with a fence to separate areas.
They fenced off the vegetable patch to keep rabbits out.
Pro Tip 2/3Land Ownership
Used to identify or claim ownership of a piece of land.
The new landowner fenced off fifty acres for a future orchard.
Pro Tip 3/3Safety Measure
Highlights how fences can protect something from outside threats.
The chemical plant fenced off its perimeter for safety.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Barrier
Emphasizes creating an actual barrier with a fence to separate areas.
They fenced off the vegetable patch to keep rabbits out.
Pro Tip 2/3Land Ownership
Used to identify or claim ownership of a piece of land.
The new landowner fenced off fifty acres for a future orchard.
Pro Tip 3/3Safety Measure
Highlights how fences can protect something from outside threats.
The chemical plant fenced off its perimeter for safety.
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