bar off
The phrase 'bar off' is versatile, meaning to block access or prohibit something, and is sometimes used informally in hip-hop culture.
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Definition
B2Security
(literal, transitive)To block or obstruct access using bars or similar barriers.
Example
- Make sure to bar off the windows before you leave for vacation.
- The construction workers barred off the area for safety reasons.
C1Discussion
(figurative, transitive)To prohibit or exclude a topic from being discussed.
Example
- The teacher barred off any discussion about the upcoming test.
- During the meeting, they decided to bar off any political topics.
C2Hip-Hop Culture
(informal, slang)To perform impressive lyrical verses, often with rapid rhymes.
Example
- The rapper barred off with an incredible freestyle.
- He is known for barring off in every battle he participates in.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "bar off":
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