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cordon off |
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cordon something off to mark off an area where people should not go with a rope, tape, ribbon, etc. The police cordoned the scene of the crime off, and we could not even get close. They cordoned off the area. See also: cordon How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Below, sheriff's deputies cordon off 10th Street East south of Avenue R as part their investigation. Just before work begins, we cordon off the area with drapes or barricades for safety, noise reduction and dust containment. Bush's security people may be able to cordon off Prairie Chapel from the rest of the world, but they're powerless against the planetary alterations threatening to attack several precious features of the Bush ranch. |
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