seal off
phrasal verbPart ofseal
seal off — phrasal verb
1. to prevent people from entering an area, usually by putting up barriers or locki
1.phrasal verb
Definition
to prevent people from entering an area, usually by putting up barriers or locking doors
Example
Police sealed off the street after a gas leak was reported.
Firefighters sealed off the building while they checked for damage.
2. To close an area so that nobody can enter or leave.
2.phrasal verb
Definition
To close an area so that nobody can enter or leave.
Example
Police sealed off the street after the accident.
The building was sealed off for safety checks.