closed-off
closed-off — idiom
1. to prevent people from entering a place by positioning a barrier, gate, tape, or
to prevent people from entering a place by positioning a barrier, gate, tape, or other obstacle across its entrance or around its boundary
The police closed off the street after the accident happened.
close off + noun phrase (street / location)
Rania closed off the garden with a wooden gate to keep her dog inside.
City workers closed off the park entrance while they repaired the broken fountain.
The restaurant closed off its outdoor dining terrace in November when cold winds and rain made the patio tables unusable.
- block
more general; does not imply a deliberate or official action
- seal off
stronger; suggests a more thorough and secure barrier
- cordon off
specifically with a rope, tape, or line, often by police
- open up
to remove barriers and allow entry again
文法句型
close off + noun phrase
用法筆記
The object is always a physical location: a street, building, room, or outdoor area. The barrier is typically temporary.
常見錯誤
closed-off — phrasal verb
- closed-offbase form
- closed-offs3rd person singular
- closed-offing-ing form
- closed-offedpast simple
1. to restrict access to a room, subject, or option, often for a limited period, so
to restrict access to a room, subject, or option, often for a limited period, so that people cannot use it or discuss it any further
The library closed off the rare book collection to the public for repairs.
close off + noun phrase (collection) for a purpose
Adaeze closed off the idea of moving abroad when her father's illness required her nearby.
figurative use: close off + topic / option
School management closed off the salary-increase discussion until the new budget was approved.
The old staircase was closed off after inspectors found safety problems.
文法句型
close off + noun phrase
用法筆記
Frequently used in passive voice. Applies to both physical spaces (rooms, buildings, roads) and abstract things (topics, options, discussions).