marks off

Indicates with lines

Marks off means to designate boundaries or divisions, often by making visible lines or indicators: She marked off the parking spaces with chalk.

It can also mean to check items from a list as they're completed or accounted for: He marked off each task as he finished it.

The phrase suggests separation or distinction—setting something apart from what surrounds it.

Related

emphasize · fence · measure · underscore · demarcates · calibrate · cordons · cordoned area · isolate · perimeter · separate · sets apart · draws the line · define · stakes out · border · keeps out · chart

Opposites
demarcation/boundaries

marks offmerges

Joins into one

combines · unifies · integrates · blends · opens up

list/task completion

marks offadds on

Includes as supplement

adds to the list · puts on · includes · queues up · overlooks

notation/inscription

marks offerases

Removes marks completely

removes · deletes · rubs out · wipes off · wipes away

Family

mark, marks, off, marked, marking, marker, markers, markedly, remark

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G