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Meaning of cordoned.
The primary meaning of the word "cordoned" is to restrict or mark off an area with a rope or line, typically for the purpose of keeping people out or in.
Etymology of cordoned.
The word "cordoned" originates from the French word "cordon," meaning "rope" or "string," and the Old French word "cord," meaning "rope" or "twine"
The word has been used in English since the 17th century to describe the act of marking off an area with a rope or line, and has since expanded to include figurative uses, such as isolating or separating something
Synonyms
Definitions
- To restrict or mark off an area with a rope or line, typically for the purpose of keeping people out or in
- * To isolate or separate something, such as a person, group, or area, from others
Usage Examples
- The police cordoned off the area to investigate the crime scene
- * The city cordoned off several blocks to prepare for the parade
- * The doctor cordoned off the infected area to prevent the spread of disease
Antonyms
opened
unlocked
unsealed
unrestricted
unblocked
unguarded
unprotected
undefended
unwatched
unmonitored
unpatrolled
unenclosed
unconfined
unsecured
unbarred
ungated
unwalled
unseparated
undivided
unpartitioned