cordon off — to prevent access to an area by surrounding it with barriers or guards
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to prevent access to an area by surrounding it with barriers or guards
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɔːrdən ɔːf/
Korean meaning: 차단선을 치다, 통행을 차단하다, 구역을 봉쇄하다
Korean pronunciation: **코**든 오프
Example Sentences
- The chef cordoned off the kitchen after the great spaghetti explosion of 2023.
- Fire department cordoned off the street due to the gas leak.
- They cordoned off the playground when they found the mysterious giant rubber duck.
cordon off
VERB//ˈkɔːrdən ɔːf//
to prevent access to an area by surrounding it with barriers or guards
two police officers stretch bright yellow barrier tape between metal posts to block the sidewalk. They work together to create a complete perimeter around the dangerous construction zone. As they secure the tape, curious pedestrians approach but must stop at the newly created boundary. The officers direct people to walk around the blocked area using hand gestures. Other citizens gather nearby, pointing toward the restricted zone but unable to enter. authorities preventing access to an area by surrounding it with barriers
The warden must cordon off the yard - pardon the disruption!
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Origin
프랑스어 'cordon'(끈, 줄)에서 유래. 원래 장식용 끈이나 견장을 의미했지만, 나중에 경계선을 만드는 줄이라는 뜻으로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“The chef cordoned off the kitchen after the great spaghetti explosion of 2023.”
“Fire department cordoned off the street due to the gas leak.”
“They cordoned off the playground when they found the mysterious giant rubber duck.”
“Security cordoned off the area around the suspicious package.”
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