cordon

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /kɔː(r)dən/

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Noun

Singular cordon

Plural cordons

1. A cordon is a line of people or things placed around an area to prevent access.

Verb

Plain form cordon

Third-person singular cordons

Past tense cordoned

Past participle cordoned

Present participle cordoning

1. If the police cordon off an area, they block the area to prevent access.