seal off

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb : To close or block an entrance, exit, or area completely : To prevent access to or from a place by securing all points of entry. To make something airtight or watertight : To secure an object or space so that nothing, such as air, water, or contaminants, can pass through. Usage To isolate an area : Used when authorities or individuals need to quarantine or secure a location, of...