Phrasal Verbs Using 'Off' & 'In' - Stopping, blocking, or Resisting (Off)

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Phrasal Verbs Using 'Off' & 'In'

to prevent entry or access by placing a barrier

Ex: The organizers had to block off the backstage area .

to restrict or block access to a particular area or passage

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to restrict access to a particular area by using a barrier

Ex: The fire department had to cordon off the building due to a gas leak , ensuring the safety of surrounding areas .

to resist or overcome a temptation, impulse, attack, etc.

Ex: The recovering addict worked hard to fight off cravings and stay committed to sobriety .

to begin a journey or depart from a place

Ex: He had to head off for the airport to catch his flight .

to resist defeat or unfavorable outcomes through defense or delay

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to avoid entering or walking onto a specific area or surface

Ex: Keep off the ice on the pond ; it might not be safe yet .

to discontinue an activity

Ex: After several failed attempts , the team decided to knock off the experiment and try a different approach

to stop a connection to an online account or computer system by doing specific actions

Ex: I always log off my social media accounts before closing my browser .

to prevent a potential attacker from approaching by taking on a defensive posture

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to make something stop working usually by flipping a switch

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to cause a machine, device, or system to stop working or flowing, usually by pressing a button or turning a switch

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