German-English translations for absperren

cordon offThe police cordoned off the street while they investigated the accident.
dam
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A dam is often an essential source of water to farmers of hilly countryBoats may only be used at places set aside for boating on the dam

seal offPolice sealed off the building following an anonymous bomb warning.
zone
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There is a no-smoking zone that extends 25 feet outside of each entrance.The white zone is for loading and unloading only.Files in the Internet zone are blocked by default, as a security measure.