Cone off Meaning in English
expression
ˈkoʊn/ /ˈɔf
KOHN-AWF
kˈəʊn/ /ˈɒf
KOHN-OFF
Definition
To block off or mark an area using traffic cones so that people or vehicles do not enter.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in British and Australian English, rarely in American English. Refers to temporary blocking for safety or events, typically roads or work areas. Not used for permanent barriers.
Spanish: acotar con conosPortuguese (BR): isolar com conesPortuguese (PT): isolar com conesChinese (Simplified): 用锥形路标隔开Chinese (Traditional): 用錐形路標隔開Hindi: कोन से घेरनाArabic: تحديد المنطقة بواسطة أقماع المرورBengali: কোন দিয়ে আলাদা করাRussian: огородить конусамиJapanese: コーンで区切るVietnamese: dùng cọc giao thông để ngăn lạiKorean: 콘으로 구역을 막다Turkish: trafik konileriyle kapatmakUrdu: کونیوں سے الگ کرناIndonesian: menandai dengan kerucut
Example Sentences
The workers coned off the road for repairs.
basic
They coned off the parking lot for the special event.
basic
Please cone off the wet floor area for safety.
basic
The police quickly coned off the accident scene.
natural
They had to cone off half the street for the parade.
natural
Someone forgot to cone off the open manhole last night.
natural