Wall off

Pro Tip 1/3

Physical Barrier

Refers to a literal structure like a wall or fence that separates spaces.

After the incident, the school decided to wall off the playground from the parking lot.

Pro Tip 2/3

Protective Measure

Used to describe actions taken to protect an area or group by limiting access.

To prevent the spread of disease, the hospital staff walled off the contaminated zone.

Pro Tip 3/3

Not Transparent

Implies an opaque separation, meaning the division made does not allow for visibility across it.

The artist walled off his workspace to keep the new project a surprise.