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cordon

UK
/ˈkɔː.dən/
US
/ˈkɔr.dən/
cordon off

Translations

cordonnoun
cordons
pl
UK
/ˈkɔː.dən/
US
/ˈkɔr.dən/
cordonSurtout dans l’expression « cordon de sécurité ».
The police set up a cordon around the crime scene to keep onlookers away.
La police a mis en place un cordon autour de la scène de crime pour tenir les curieux à distance.
cordonCordon décoratif ou tresse, notamment pour les textiles.
The velvet drapes were tied back with a gold cordon.
Les rideaux de velours étaient retenus par un cordon doré.
cordonEn horticulture, pour une forme de conduite des arbres ou arbustes.
The gardener admired the apple cordon that lined the garden path.
Le jardinier admirait le cordon de pommier qui longeait l’allée du jardin.
Additional translations
cordonRuban d’apparat porté comme insigne de distinction ou de rang.
Synonyms
enclosure
boundary
fence
ring
line
barrier
cordonverb
cordoned
Past Simple
cordoned
Past Participle
cordoning
Gerund
UK
/ˈkɔː.dən/
US
/ˈkɔr.dən/
bouclerEn parlant de la police ou de forces de sécurité.
The police cordoned off the area to investigate the crime scene.
La police a bouclé le secteur pour enquêter sur la scène de crime.
Additional translations
encerclerSens proche, plus neutre ou plus littéraire selon le contexte.
Synonyms
enclose
surround
blockade
seal off
cut off

Definitions

cordonnoun
A line or circle of police, soldiers, or guards preventing access to or from an area or building.
The police set up a cordon around the crime scene to keep onlookers away.
A ribbon worn as an insignia of honor or rank.
The diplomat wore a blue cordon as part of his ceremonial attire.
A fruit tree or shrub trained to grow along a wire or trellis.
The gardener admired the apple cordon that lined the garden path.
A thin decorative cord or braid, especially one used to fasten or ornament clothing, curtains, or other fabric items.
The velvet drapes were tied back with a gold cordon.
cordonverb
To prevent access to or from an area by surrounding it with police or other guards.
The police cordoned off the area to investigate the crime scene.
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