Meaning of the word cordon in English

What does cordon mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

cordon

US /ˈkɔːr.dən/

UK /ˈkɔː.dən/

a line or circle of police, soldiers, or guards preventing access to or from an area or building

Example:

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The police set up a cordon around the crime scene.

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A military cordon prevented anyone from entering the restricted zone.

Synonym:

barrier line ring perimeter enclosure

to prevent access to or from an area or building by surrounding it with a cordon

Example:

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Police decided to cordon off the entire street.

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They had to cordon off the area due to a gas leak.

Synonym:

seal off block off fence off isolate enclose

Related Word:

cordon bleu cordon off