cordon
noun
a line of police, sentinels, military posts, warships, etc., enclosing or guarding an area.
has cordoned
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present perfectof cordon (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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A report by The Times found that Cal Fire has cordoned off the transmission tower where the fire appears to have begun.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 13, 2025
City of London Police has cordoned off part of Bishopsgate, near to its corner with Camomile Street, after being called at 09:46 BST.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2022
The fire service has cordoned off the area at a radius of about 400 meters.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 16, 2022
The fire service has cordoned off the area.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 16, 2022
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia has cordoned off the oil-rich municipality of Qatif, home to 500,000 people, mostly Shia Muslims.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 9, 2020
