CLOSE OFF Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

close (off)

verb

Definition of close (off)

as in to guard

to disallow entry into (a place) by means of a physical barrier at the entry point museum officials closed off the west wing after the fire

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guard

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The Heat’s four Exhibit 10 contract players are Ausar, center Kylor Kelley, forward Gabe Madsen and guard Bez Mbeng.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
The most direct tribute to Tippett came in the battle against two giant droids guarding an overlord’s chamber.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

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