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cordoned

/kɔːrˈdoʊnd/ verb · British & US
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What does cordoned mean?

verb

to surround or enclose something, typically a place or area, with barriers or police to control access or prevent escape.

Example

"The police cordoned off the street to prevent the protesters from reaching the city center."

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