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rope off

VERB

separate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

break up cut off insulate

STRONG

assign classify comb compartment compartmentalize discriminate distribute group interval intervene island order seclude sequester sift sort space winnow

WEAK

close off draw apart put on one side single out split up stand between

Antonyms

STRONG

disorder disorganize keep mix up

WEAK

combine desegregate join marry mix unite

VERB

split up

Synonyms

WEAK

break off break up come apart detach disband disconnect divide divorce go separate ways group part part company seclude sever sort stand between undo

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Cue a debate over whether to rope off lines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025

Albert combined pure power in smashing two huge leg-side sixes with some incredible reverse flicks to the rope off the pace bowlers.

From BBC • Sep. 13, 2025

Ward’s basket sent jubilant fans pouring onto the floor as security officers scrambled to rope off an area around both benches in an effort to minimize mingling between spectators and the teams.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 21, 2024

Andis confirmed that his deputies did not rope off the home after searching it on the evening of Nov. 25.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2022

Gen yanked her jump rope off her shoulder like a whip, only it didn’t look very threatening since it was hot pink and she’d put happy-face stickers on the handles.

From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly

rope off

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