form a cordon

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To create a line or circle to guard an area.

cordonVERB + CORDON

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Examples (10)

  • Police will form a cordon around the crime scene to preserve evidence.
  • Security forces quickly formed a cordon to control the crowd.
  • The protesters tried to break through the cordon that officers had formed.
  • Emergency responders will form a cordon around the building for safety.
  • Military units formed a tight cordon around the embassy.
  • Officials decided to form a cordon to prevent unauthorized access.
  • The security team must form a cordon before the VIP arrives.
  • Police formed a protective cordon around the witness.
  • Rangers will form a cordon to contain the wildlife emergency.
  • Guards formed an impenetrable cordon around the venue entrance.