security cordon

Frequency: 8.222.4 per million words

A line of security personnel preventing people from entering an area.

cordonADJECTIVE + CORDON

Categories:

security

Examples (10)

  • The police established a security cordon around the embassy.
  • A tight security cordon prevented protesters from entering the building.
  • Officers formed a security cordon to protect the VIP motorcade.
  • The airport created a security cordon around the suspicious package.
  • Media crews were kept behind the security cordon during the operation.
  • Authorities maintained a security cordon throughout the night.
  • The security cordon was expanded after the threat level increased.
  • Emergency services worked within the security cordon to assess the situation.
  • No one was allowed to cross the security cordon without proper authorization.
  • The security cordon remained in place until the all-clear was given.