mask off
B2 neutral separable transitive
In simple words
Put tape or a cover over part of something so paint or chemicals don't get on it.
Literal meaning: To put a mask (covering) over an area and block it off — quite transparent in meaning.
Meanings
1 B2 neutral
To apply tape or protective material over a surface area to prevent paint or chemicals from reaching it.
"Before you spray, make sure you mask off the windows and door handles."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Common in DIY, decorating, and automotive contexts. 'Masking tape' takes its name from this process. Often used by painters and decorators. Primarily practical and instructional in register.
Commonly used with
area surface edge section trim windows
Forms
Base
mask off
I/you/we/they
3rd person
masks off
he/she/it
Past simple
masked off
yesterday
Past participle
masked off
have + pp
-ing form
masking off
continuous
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