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to block off
[phrase form: block]
01
bloquear, cerrar el acceso
to prevent entry or access by placing a barrier
Example
The organizers had to block off the backstage area.
The security guard blocked off the restricted area.
Please block off the entrance with caution tape.
02
cerrar, bloquear
to become closed or restricted
Example
An accident on the highway blocked off traffic for hours.
The floodwaters quickly blocked off the entire neighborhood.
The collapsed building debris blocked off the main street.
03
bloquear la comunicación, interrumpir completamente
to prevent or interrupt communication completely
Example
The email filter system effectively blocked off spam emails.
The phone carrier 's service outage blocked off calls for a brief period.
The school 's IT department blocked off inappropriate websites on the computers.
04
reservar, bloquear
to reserve a specific time, space, or item for a particular purpose
Example
Block off the evening for the surprise birthday celebration.
Block off a portion of the garden for planting new flowers.
The manager decided to block off the aisle for restocking shelves.
Ejemplo
The organizers had to block off the backstage area.
The security guard blocked off the restricted area.
Please block off the entrance with caution tape.
A large sign was placed to block off the closed pathway.
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