close off

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.

Examples of close off in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Facing that reality and the coming cuts, San Diego and other jurisdictions officially closed off their voucher programs to new applicants not long ago. —Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026

So with the Strait of Hormuz largely closed off for more than 40 days, the lack of new supplies can no longer be ignored. —Jason Ma, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026

With goalkeeper David Raya on the ball, Cole Palmer puts him under pressure while also closing off the passing lane to William Saliba. —Jon MacKenzie, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026

If modern interiors tend to lean too open, basic, and bright, Arts and Crafts interiors can easily feel too dark, cluttered, and closed off. —Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for close off

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