close off
verb
closed off; closing off; closes off
: to not allow (something) to be used for a period of time : close
The city closed off the beach to tourists.
Half of the museum was closed off while they made the changes.
—sometimes used figurativelyHe closes himself off to new experiences.
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The square had streets closed off around it, with food trucks parking on the street.
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Cal Phillips
june 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026
Ceiling fan usage has spiked massively, while opening windows at night and closing off unused rooms have become standard practices.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Its vascular connections have long since closed off into ligaments.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Right now, too much of the Democratic Party sounds emotionally exhausted, culturally defensive, and institutionally closed off.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
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Cal Phillips
june 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026
Ceiling fan usage has spiked massively, while opening windows at night and closing off unused rooms have become standard practices.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Its vascular connections have long since closed off into ligaments.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Right now, too much of the Democratic Party sounds emotionally exhausted, culturally defensive, and institutionally closed off.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
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“Close off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/close%20off. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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