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rope off

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rope something off

to isolate something with a rope barrier. The police roped the scene of the accident off. The police roped off the scene of the accident.

See also: off, rope

rope off

v.

To restrict or reserve some location or area by encircling it with rope: The ushers roped off the first three rows of seats for special guests. The guards roped the stairway off.

See also: off, rope