Allow and Close off

Opposite meaning terms

Allow verb - To give permission for or to approve of.

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Close off is an antonym for allow.

Nearby Words: allowance, allowable, allowing

Close off verb - To disallow entry into (a place) by means of a physical barrier at the entry point.

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Allow is an antonym for close off in topics: obstruct, hinder, prevent.

Schmuck Bait: Kambei leaves a gap in the village's defences to allow the bandits a way into the village, which the villagers can then close off after 1 or 2 bandits enter and pick them off.

Source: Film / Seven Samurai

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