curtain off
The phrase "curtain off" is used to describe the action of creating a separate space using a curtain or similar barrier.
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Definition
B2Interior Design
(general)To create a separate area within a larger space using a curtain or similar barrier.
Example
- They decided to curtain off the corner of the room to make a private workspace.
- In the hospital, beds were curtained off to give patients more privacy.
C1General
(figurative)To isolate or separate something or someone metaphorically.
Example
- She felt like she was being curtained off from the rest of the group during the meeting.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "curtain off":
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