block off
To stop people from using a road, area, or time slot by putting something in the way.
Meanings
To close a road, entrance, or area to prevent people or vehicles from passing through.
"Police blocked off the street after the accident."
To reserve a period of time in a schedule so it is unavailable for other activities.
"I've blocked off Friday afternoon for the team presentation."
To divide or section off part of a space using barriers or partitions.
"They blocked off the back section of the restaurant for a private party."
Very common and practical. Used for roads, calendar entries, rooms, and time periods. Frequently appears in planning, scheduling, and traffic management contexts.
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