bar off
B2 neutral separable transitive
In simple words
To put a bar or fence across something so people can't go in or through.
Literal meaning: To place a bar across something to close it off — transparent.
Meanings
1 B2 neutral
To prevent access to a place by placing a bar, gate, or similar barrier across it.
"The construction crew barred off the entire section of the road while repairs were underway."
Grammar: separable
2 B2 neutral
To exclude a person or group from entering a place.
"Members of the public were barred off from the private ceremony."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Less common than 'block off' in general usage. More likely to appear in historical or literary contexts, or when the physical barrier is specifically a bar or rod.
Commonly used with
entrance area section road door path
Forms
Base
bar off
I/you/we/they
3rd person
bars off
he/she/it
Past simple
bared off
yesterday
Past participle
bared off
have + pp
-ing form
baring off
continuous
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