closing off
Definition
Noun: - The act of isolating something; setting something apart from others: This refers to the process or action of making something separate, inaccessible, or distinct from its surroundings or from a larger group.
Usage
The term "closing off" is used to describe the deliberate action of creating a barrier, boundary, or separation. It often implies preventing access, communication, or interaction.
Examples
- Noun:
- The closing off of the contaminated area was necessary for public safety.
- Her emotional closing off made it difficult for her friends to help her.
Advanced Usage
- "closing off of [something]": A common construction to specify what is being isolated.
- The closing off of the old railway line has created a quiet green space.
Variants and Related Words
- Close off (phrasal verb): To block or seal an entrance, passage, or area.
- The police closed off the street after the accident.
- Isolation (noun): The state of being separated from others.
- Sealing off (noun/phrasal verb): Very similar in meaning to "closing off," often used for physical barriers.
Synonyms
- Isolation
- Seclusion
- Segregation
- Quarantine (specifically for health contexts)
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Close off: As a phrasal verb, it means to make an area inaccessible by blocking it.
- Authorities decided to close off the building for renovations.
Related Idioms
- To shut oneself off: To isolate oneself emotionally or socially.
- After the loss, he shut himself off from everyone.
Noun
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the act of isolating something; setting something apart from others
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