ropes off
Restricts access with barriers
To rope off is to enclose or restrict access to an area using ropes as barriers: They roped off the crime scene.
The phrase suggests temporary boundary-making—cordoning a section of sidewalk during construction, reserving seats at an event, or blocking damaged areas.
The VIP section was roped off from the general crowd.
- exclusionBeing barred from participation
- restrictionLimit on action
- chainLinked segments forming length
- crowd controlRegulating gathered masses
- stanchionVertical support post
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