closed border

Frequency: 6.89.2 per million words

a border that is not open for travel or trade

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Examples (10)

  • Due to the political tensions, the country now has a closed border with its neighbor.
  • For decades, the two nations maintained a closed border, preventing any cultural exchange.
  • If the security threat increases, the government will implement a closed border policy.
  • A closed border has severely impacted trade and local economies on both sides.
  • Refugees found themselves trapped by the newly closed border.
  • How long will they keep a closed border in response to the pandemic?
  • The closed border was a symbol of the deep-seated animosity between the two states.
  • Despite the supposedly closed border, illegal smuggling continues to be a major problem.
  • The decision to have a closed border was announced by the Prime Minister last night.
  • The sudden implementation of a closed border left thousands of tourists stranded.