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to close off
[phrase form: close]
01
to restrict or block access to a particular area or passage
Grammatical Information
Action verb
Regular
Separable
Present tense
close off
3rd person singular
closes 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.
