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rope off

VERB
separate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
break up cut off insulate
STRONG
assign classify comb compartment compartmentalize discriminate distribute group interval intervene island order seclude sequester sift sort space winnow
WEAK
close off draw apart put on one side single out split up stand between
Antonyms
STRONG
disorder disorganize keep mix up
WEAK
combine desegregate join marry mix unite
VERB
split up
Synonyms
WEAK
break off break up come apart detach disband disconnect divide divorce go separate ways group part part company seclude sever sort stand between undo

Example Sentences

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Cue a debate over whether to rope off lines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025

Albert combined pure power in smashing two huge leg-side sixes with some incredible reverse flicks to the rope off the pace bowlers.

From BBC • Sep. 13, 2025

A local architect pitched that idea to the Minshew family, suggesting they rope off a small area downtown during Thursday night’s first round of the draft and invite local musicians and food vendors.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 25, 2019

"I have cut that emotional rope off and let that ship sail," he told Reuters when asked about the uproar.

From Reuters • Jun. 3, 2015

Edwin helped Garvey pull the boat up on the rocks and tie the rope off to a large rock.

From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen