Cordoning: meaning, definitions and examples

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cordoning

 

[ หˆkษ”หrdษ™nษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

law enforcement

Cordoning refers to the act of surrounding an area to restrict access and control movement. This is often done by law enforcement or emergency services during situations that require containment, such as criminal investigations or hazardous incidents. The aim is to protect the public and ensure the safety of personnel involved in the operation. Cordoning can involve physical barriers or the presence of officers maintaining the perimeter.

Synonyms

barricading, enclosing, surrounding

Examples of usage

  • The police are cordoning off the crime scene.
  • Emergency services cordoned the area to prevent civilians from entering.
  • They cordoned the building while investigating the bomb threat.

Translations

Translations of the word "cordoning" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cercar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เฅ‡เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช abgrenzen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengelilingi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะบั€ะตัะปะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ogrodzenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฐ้Ž–ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท encercler

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ acordonar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงemberleme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฐจ๋‹จํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุญูŠุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ohraniฤovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ohraniฤovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐ้”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obkroลพiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ umfjรถllun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพั€ัˆะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒแƒšแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงevirmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ acorralar

Etymology

The term 'cordoning' originates from the French word 'cordon,' which means 'ribbon' or 'string.' Historically, a cordon was a line or boundary that marked a specific area, often used in military contexts. As policing evolved in the 19th century, the concept of establishing boundaries to control access to certain areas became more prevalent. This practice was formalized in law enforcement protocols to create safe zones in potentially dangerous situations. Over time, cordoning has come to encompass various applications across different fields, including health emergencies, crowd control, and security operations. The evolution of this term underscores the importance of physical control and safety in managing emergency situations.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,209, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.