section off
phrasal verb
sectioned off; sectioning off; sections off
: to separate (an area) from a larger area
Part of the field was sectioned off for parking.
Examples of section off in a Sentence
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Her hair was sectioned off and layered, delivering volume in the front.
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 1 Nov. 2024
The material became the perfect solution for a corner that didn’t have walls, acting as a translucent partition to section off their space.
—Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2024
Naming the collection The Ark and sectioning off seats in pairs.
—Sofia Viganò, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2024
No passengers were injured, but the collision did knock the tail section off one of the aircraft.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 11 Sep. 2024
Sandy spaces have been sectioned off for beach soccer and volleyball, while kitesurfers and windsurfers cruise the waves out on the water.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2024
Allow curls to dry, and then section off an area near the temples.
—Dory Zayas, Parents, 26 July 2024
The vibe: The Hive inside 21C Museum Hotel in downtown Bentonville is sectioned off into the main restaurant area and a walk-in lounge, where drinks and appetizers are served.
Walk around the museum area for free before or after drinks.
—Alex Golden, Axios, 24 July 2024
The sidewalk is currently sectioned off by traffic cones and caution tape.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2024
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 1 Nov. 2024
The material became the perfect solution for a corner that didn’t have walls, acting as a translucent partition to section off their space.
—Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2024
Naming the collection The Ark and sectioning off seats in pairs.
—Sofia Viganò, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2024
No passengers were injured, but the collision did knock the tail section off one of the aircraft.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 11 Sep. 2024
Sandy spaces have been sectioned off for beach soccer and volleyball, while kitesurfers and windsurfers cruise the waves out on the water.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2024
Allow curls to dry, and then section off an area near the temples.
—Dory Zayas, Parents, 26 July 2024
The vibe: The Hive inside 21C Museum Hotel in downtown Bentonville is sectioned off into the main restaurant area and a walk-in lounge, where drinks and appetizers are served.
Walk around the museum area for free before or after drinks.
—Alex Golden, Axios, 24 July 2024
The sidewalk is currently sectioned off by traffic cones and caution tape.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2024
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“Section off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/section%20off. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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