cordon
名詞
UK/ˈkɔː.dᵊn/
US/ˈkɔːr.dᵊn/
定義 cordon 名詞
- Countable
A line of police, soldiers, vehicles, or other barriers positioned around a specific area to control access and prevent entry.
The police established a cordon around the site of the explosion.
To protect the key witness, the police set up a cordon around the courthouse.
During the protest, the police formed a cordon to manage the crowd.
片語動詞 cordon
- cordon something off
When authorities like the police restrict access to a building or area by placing barriers or lines around it, they cordon it off.
• The police cordoned off the accident site to prevent bystanders from approaching.