block off
The phrase 'block off' is a versatile phrasal verb used in contexts ranging from obstructing passage to reserving time.
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Definition
B2General
(common)To close an area or pathway to prevent entry or movement.
Example
- The police blocked off the street during the parade.
- They blocked off the entrance to the park for maintenance.
B2Time Management
(informal)To reserve a specific period of time for a particular activity.
Example
- She blocked off her calendar for the meeting.
- I need to block off some time to finish this project.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "block off":
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