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Cordoned: meaning, definitions and examples

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cordoned

 

[ ˈkɔrdənd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

law enforcement

To cordon off means to prevent access to an area by surrounding it with a barrier or a line of police, soldiers, or other authorities. This is often done to control crowds, secure a crime scene, or manage emergency situations. The action involves the physical establishment of boundaries and is essential in ensuring safety and order. The term is commonly used in discussions related to security operations, public health emergencies, and crime scene investigations.

Synonyms

barricade, enclose, surround

Examples of usage

  • The police cordoned off the street to investigate the incident.
  • During the outbreak, health officials cordoned off the affected area.
  • The area was cordoned off to keep the media away.
  • They cordoned the park to protect the wildlife during breeding season.

Translations

Translations of the word "cordoned" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cercado

🇮🇳 घेराबंदी की गई

🇩🇪 abgezäunt

🇮🇩 dikelilingi

🇺🇦 обгороджений

🇵🇱 ogrodzony

🇯🇵 封鎖された

🇫🇷 cerné

🇪🇸 acorralado

🇹🇷 çevrilmiş

🇰🇷 차단된

🇸🇦 محاصر

🇨🇿 uzavřený

🇸🇰 uzavretý

🇨🇳 被封锁的

🇸🇮 ograjen

🇮🇸 umgjörð

🇰🇿 қоршалған

🇬🇪 გარანტირებული

🇦🇿 çevrələnmiş

🇲🇽 acorralado

Etymology

The word 'cordon' originates from the French term 'cordon', meaning 'a cord or string'. Its use in English can be traced back to the late 16th century, where it initially referred to a rope or cord used to secure a place. Over time, the term evolved to describe a line or barrier formed by a cord, which was then adopted into military and law enforcement contexts. By the 19th century, 'cordon' began to take on the additional meaning of surrounding and isolating an area to control access. The term has since become synonymous with security and control measures in various situations, particularly in law enforcement and emergency management.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,974 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.