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

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Phrasal Verbs With 'Off' & 'In'
to block off

to prevent entry or access by placing a barrier

Ex: The construction crew blocked the road off for repairs. 
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to close off

to restrict or block access to a particular area or passage

Ex: Due to construction, they had to close off the main road for the weekend, causing traffic detours. 
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to cordon off

to restrict access to a particular area by using a barrier

Ex: After the accident, the police quickly arrived to cordon off the accident site for investigation. 
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to fight off

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

Ex: Despite the tempting offer, she managed to fight off the urge to indulge in unhealthy snacks. 
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to head off

to begin a journey or depart from a place

Ex: We'll need to head off early in the morning to avoid traffic. 
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to hold off

to resist defeat or unfavorable outcomes through defense or delay

Ex: The team managed to hold the opposing team off until the final whistle. 
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to keep off

to avoid entering or walking onto a specific area or surface

Ex: Please keep off the construction site for your safety. 
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to knock off

to discontinue an activity

Ex: She knocked off studying for the exam once she felt confident in her knowledge. 
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to lay off

to stop doing something

Ex: She had to lay off her late-night work schedule to improve her sleep. 
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to log off

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

Ex: I need to log off my work computer before leaving for the day. 
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to stand off

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

Ex: The security guards were trained to stand off any intruders with a strong and assertive presence. 
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to switch off

to make something stop working usually by flipping a switch

Ex: I always switch off my computer at night to save energy. 
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to turn off

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

Ex: Don't forget to turn off the TV when you're finished watching it. 
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