cordon
noun
a line of police, sentinels, military posts, warships, etc., enclosing or guarding an area.
cordoning
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present participleof cordon.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Security was tight for the visit, with Berlin cordoning off flag-lined streets and deploying large numbers of police.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
The key is ‘alignment,’ which improves capability while cordoning off dangerous knowledge.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
Some even made pilgrimages to the isolated ranch, hovering outside yellow and red police tape cordoning off the site.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2025
That velvet rope wasn’t cordoning off anything but wishes and dreams.
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2023
Police have been investigating the cause of Friday's incident, cordoning off the scene which remained scattered with debris.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2023
