cordon Synonyms
Another word for cordon
• noun (Context 1)
A line or circle of police, soldiers, or barriers preventing access to or from an area or building.
"Security officers formed a tight barricade around the historic monument during the restoration work."
• verb (Context 2)
To prevent access to or from an area or building by surrounding it with a line of personnel or physical barriers (usually used with 'off').
"City workers cordoned off the street while engineers inspected the damaged water main."
• noun (Context 3)
An ornamental cord, braid, or ribbon worn as a badge of honor or part of a ceremonial uniform.
"The ambassador wore a blue silk sash across his chest at the state banquet."
• noun (Context 4)
A fruit tree or vine trained to grow as a single stem by pruning away lateral shoots, often supported along a wire or wall.
"Growing apple trees as cordons along the garden wall allows for a high yield in a compact space."
Opposites of cordon
The opposite of cordon shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: