Tape off Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To block off or mark an area with tape, often to restrict access due to danger or to set boundaries for work.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in U.S. and U.K. English, especially by police or construction crews: 'tape off the crime scene'. Almost always refers to using plastic or caution tape (not adhesive tape for wrapping). Formal and official; often spoken as 'has been taped off'. Do not confuse with 'tape' (record audio/video).
Example Sentences
The workers taped off the wet floor so no one would slip.
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Police taped off the entrance after the accident.
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They taped off the playground while it was being repaired.
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You can’t go in there—they’ve taped off the whole area.
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Someone spilled chemicals, so they quickly taped off that section of the lab.
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After the sinkhole appeared, city crews taped off the street so no cars could pass.
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