Direction: In the following questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
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The police cordoned off the area after the explosion.
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- did not allow anyone to leave
- filled
- isolated
- checked everyone in
Correct Option: C
cordoned off : to stop people from getting into an area by surrounding it with police, soldiers, etc.
● The police cordoned off the scene of crime. The best option is isolated.
