close off
Third Person
closes off
Present Participle
closing off
Past Tense
closed off
Past Participle
closed off
1
to restrict or block access to a particular area or passage
- Due to construction, they had to close off the main road for the weekend, causing traffic detours.
- Emergency crews decided to close off the accident site to the public while they conducted their investigation.
- Authorities had to close the park off temporarily for maintenance and repairs.
- The security team decided to close off certain sections of the building during the high-profile event.
- The city had to close the downtown area off for a parade celebration, diverting traffic to alternative routes.
2
to intentionally avoid engaging in new experiences or connections
- After the breakup, she tends to close herself off from romantic relationships.
- The introverted student may close off during social events to recharge in solitude.
- The trauma caused him to close off emotionally, making it challenging for others to connect with him.
- People sometimes close themselves off when facing stress or overwhelming situations.
- The elderly man didn't want to close off from technology; instead, he embraced learning about it.
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