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to block off
[phrase form: block]
01
bloccare, chiudere l'accesso
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
sbarrarsi, bloccare
to become closed or restricted
Example
The floodwaters quickly blocked off the entire neighborhood.
An accident on the highway blocked off traffic for hours.
The collapsed building debris blocked off the main street.
03
bloccare la comunicazione, interrompere completamente
to prevent or interrupt communication completely
Example
The school 's IT department blocked off inappropriate websites on the computers.
The email filter system effectively blocked off spam emails.
The phone carrier 's service outage blocked off calls for a brief period.
04
riservare, bloccare
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.
Esempio
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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