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to block off
[phrase form: block]
01
to prevent entry or access by placing a barrier
Example
The construction crew blocked the road off for repairs.
Please block off the entrance with caution tape.
The organizers had to block off the backstage area.
02
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
to prevent or interrupt communication completely
Example
The manager decided to block the complainer off from further emails.
The school 's IT department blocked off inappropriate websites on the computers.
The phone carrier 's service outage blocked off calls for a brief period.
04
to reserve a specific time, space, or item for a particular purpose
Example
She decided to block the weekend off for a much-needed getaway.
They needed to block off the conference room for the client presentation.
The manager decided to block off the aisle for restocking shelves.
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