phrasal verb

Block off

Letter BInseparable

2Sections

Obstruct an exit to prevent people from leaving

Meanings

  • Obstruct an exit to prevent people from leaving (separable [optional], International English)
  • Book or earmark a period of time (separable [optional], International English)

Examples

  • The police BLOCKED OFF the road after the murder.
  • They BLOCKED OFF a week to decorate my house.

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