render sth inaccessible

Frequency: 5.82.5 per million words

To cause something to become difficult or impossible to reach or access (more formal).

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Examples (10)

  • Heavy snow rendered the mountain roads inaccessible.
  • The broken bridge rendered the village inaccessible for weeks.
  • New security measures rendered the data inaccessible to unauthorized users.
  • A sudden flood rendered the entire area inaccessible.
  • The complex password protection rendered the file inaccessible even to its owner.
  • To protect the ancient artifacts, they rendered the excavation site inaccessible to the public.
  • The dense fog rendered the airport runway inaccessible, causing many flight cancellations.
  • His illness rendered him inaccessible to visitors for a long period.
  • Technological advancements have rendered some old forms of communication inaccessible.
  • The company's strict policies rendered certain information inaccessible to junior staff.