cordoning
/ˈkɔrdənɪŋ/
noun
- The act of forming a line or barrier around an area to control access.
- Cordoning of the parade route began early in the morning.
- The cordoning of the crime scene took several hours.
- The rapid cordoning of the area helped contain the situation.
Synonyms
adjective
- Forming or used for forming a line or barrier around an area.
- They used cordoning tape to mark the danger zone.
- The cordoning officers stood at every intersection.
- The cordoning vehicles blocked all access to the bridge.