wall off
The phrasal verb "wall off" is often used both literally and figuratively to describe creating a separation or barrier.
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Definition
B2Construction
(technical)To create a physical barrier by building a wall.
Example
- They decided to wall off the garden from the rest of the property.
B2General
(figurative)To isolate or separate someone or something completely.
Example
- She walled off her emotions after the incident.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "wall off":
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