cordon

CEFRB2

/ˈkɔː(ɹ)dən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A line of people or objects preventing movement through an area.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A line of people or things placed around an area to enclose or protect it.

Examples

  • The flimsy cordon failed to keep back the protestors.

  • The police had to cordon off the area.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The arc of fielders on the off side, behind the batsman: the slips and gully.

  2. A ribbon normally worn diagonally across the chest as a decoration or insignia of rank etc.

  3. A woody plant, such as a fruit tree, pruned and trained to grow as a single stem on a support.

More examples

In context

  • Strong detachments of infantry instead of gendarmes cordoned the streets leading to the Lycée.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle English cordon, from Middle French cordon, from Old French cordon, diminutive of corde. More at cord.