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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 security guard blocked off the restricted area .
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to close off

to restrict or block access to a particular area or passage

Ex: The city had to close the downtown area off for a parade celebration, diverting traffic to alternative routes.
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to cordon off

to restrict access to a particular area by using a barrier

Ex: After the accident, they cordoned the road off until the wreckage was cleared.
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to fight off

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

Ex: Students need to learn how to fight off distractions while studying for exams .
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to head off

to begin a journey or depart from a place

Ex: I 'm heading off to work now ; I 'll be back in the evening .
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to hold off

to resist defeat or unfavorable outcomes through defense or delay

Ex: His quick thinking allowed him to hold off the opponents and emerge victorious .
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to keep off

to avoid entering or walking onto a specific area or surface

Ex: You should keep off the wet floor to avoid slipping .
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to knock off

to discontinue an activity

Ex: She knocked off her attempts to contact her estranged friend after repeated unsuccessful attempts .
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to lay off

to stop doing something

Ex: He promised to lay off teasing his younger brother.
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to log off

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

Ex: The individual logged off their personal computer to secure their privacy .
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to stand off

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

Ex: The captain ordered the crew to stand the approaching pirate ship off by showcasing their readiness to defend their vessel.
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to switch off

to make something stop working usually by flipping a switch

Ex: She switched off the radio because she did n't like the song .
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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: Make sure to turn off the stove when you are done cooking.
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