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Meaning of the word "close off" in English

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close off

US /kloʊz ˈɔf/
UK /kloʊz ˈɔf/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to block an entrance or exit

Example:
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The police had to close off the street due to the accident.
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They decided to close off the old section of the building for renovations.
Synonym:
blockseal offcordon offbarricadeshut off
2.

to isolate oneself or a group from others

Example:
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After the argument, she tended to close herself off from her friends.
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Some people close themselves off when they feel overwhelmed.
Synonym:
isolatesecludewithdrawshut downretreat
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Related Word:
closedcloselycloseclose inoffclose-knitclose-set