close off

phrasal verb

closed off; closing off; closes off

: to not allow (something) to be used for a period of time : close

The city closed off the beach to tourists.

Half of the museum was closed off while they made the changes.

—sometimes used figuratively

He closes himself off to new experiences.

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The Chinese market, once perceived as the El Dorado by Hollywood, has radically changed since the pandemic and has closed off. —

Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024 Once that gets lifted out, (things) will be reassessed but right now the conference center is closed off until further notice. —

Thomas B. Langhorne, The Courier-Journal, 26 Nov. 2024 These cultural collaborations send a clear message: Claridge’s is a luxury brand that isn’t closed off, but actively open to the world, willing to infuse contemporary culture into its historic setting. —

Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 He was then taken to a side room closed off to the main ballroom. —

Greg Wehner, Fox News, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for close off