rope off
B2 neutral separable transitive
In simple words
To put a rope around an area so people know they shouldn't go there.
Literal meaning: To enclose an area with a rope — fully transparent.
Meanings
1 B1 neutral
To enclose or mark off an area with a rope or similar barrier to control access.
"The police roped off the street while the investigation was under way."
Grammar: separable
2 B2 neutral
To create a special enclosed area for VIPs or restricted access at an event.
"A velvet rope roped off the VIP section at the front of the venue."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Commonly used for events, crime scenes, construction sites, VIP areas, and historical sites. The 'rope' may be a literal rope, velvet rope, tape, or any temporary barrier. Often seen in news reports and instructions. 'Roped off' is a very common participial adjective.
Commonly used with
area section zone stage crime scene VIP area entrance
Forms
Base
rope off
I/you/we/they
3rd person
ropes off
he/she/it
Past simple
roped off
yesterday
Past participle
roped off
have + pp
-ing form
roping off
continuous
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