CLOSE (OFF) Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

close (off)

verb

Definition of close (off)

as in to guard

to disallow entry into (a place) by means of a physical barrier at the entry point museum officials closed off the west wing after the fire

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The album daisy-chains different ideas together across seven tracks with the kind of freedom that Zaks can only achieve with sufficient haze to guard his process.

— H.D. Angel, Pitchfork, 27 July 2026
This being Hollywood, however, Bamford is guarded over praise as its can be short-lived and fame and fortune can’t make up for ongoing struggles.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 27 July 2026

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