Screen off
verb
To isolate or separate by using a screen or barrier.
We used panels to screen off the construction area from view.
Often appears as...
- screen off area
- screen off construction
verb
Turning off the display of a device.
Remember to screen off your computer when you're not using it.
Often appears as...
- screen off computer
- screen off device
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To isolate or separate by using a screen or barrier.
We used panels to screen off the construction area from view.
Often appears as...
- screen off area
- screen off construction
verb
Turning off the display of a device.
Remember to screen off your computer when you're not using it.
Often appears as...
- screen off computer
- screen off device
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Barrier
Refers to creating a literal barrier that visually blocks an area or item.
During the play, they'll screen off the backstage.
Pro Tip 2/3Privacy Measure
Used when trying to keep something out of sight for confidentiality or privacy.
The hospital uses curtains to screen off patients for privacy.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Setup
Often implies this setup is not permanent and can be changed or removed.
They're going to screen off the renovation area only for a week.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Barrier
Refers to creating a literal barrier that visually blocks an area or item.
During the play, they'll screen off the backstage.
Pro Tip 2/3Privacy Measure
Used when trying to keep something out of sight for confidentiality or privacy.
The hospital uses curtains to screen off patients for privacy.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Setup
Often implies this setup is not permanent and can be changed or removed.
They're going to screen off the renovation area only for a week.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Barrier
Refers to creating a literal barrier that visually blocks an area or item.
During the play, they'll screen off the backstage.
Pro Tip 2/3Privacy Measure
Used when trying to keep something out of sight for confidentiality or privacy.
The hospital uses curtains to screen off patients for privacy.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Setup
Often implies this setup is not permanent and can be changed or removed.
They're going to screen off the renovation area only for a week.
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