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to close off
01
to restrict or block access to a particular area or passage
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Separable
Particle
off
Base verb
close
Present tense
close off
3rd person singular
closes off
Present participle
closing off
Past simple
closed off
Past participle
closed off
Examples
Due to construction, they had to close off the main road for the weekend, causing traffic detours.
02
to intentionally avoid engaging in new experiences or connections
Examples
After the breakup, she tends to close herself off from romantic relationships.
