box off
C1 neutral separable transitive
In simple words
To put a wall or barrier around part of a room or area to separate it from the rest.
Literal meaning: To create a box around something, partitioning it off from its surroundings.
Meanings
1 C1 neutral
To enclose or separate part of a space with a partition or box-like structure, often to hide something or create a defined area.
"They boxed off the alcove under the stairs to create extra storage space."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Primarily used in construction, interior design, and building contexts. Rarely used figuratively. More common in British English than American English.
Commonly used with
area corner space pipes cables room
Forms
Base
box off
I/you/we/they
3rd person
boxes off
he/she/it
Past simple
boxed off
yesterday
Past participle
boxed off
have + pp
-ing form
boxing off
continuous
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