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cordon. noun [ C ] uk / ˈkɔː.d ə n / us / ˈkɔːr.d ə n / Add to word list. a line of police, soldiers, vehicles, etc. positioned around a particular area in order to prevent people from entering it: police cordon There was a police cordon around the building. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. The police generally. anti-police. anti-riot.
The meaning of CORDON is an ornamental cord or ribbon. How to use cordon in a sentence.
A cordon is a line or ring of police, soldiers, or vehicles preventing people from entering or leaving an area.
Cordon definition: a line of police, sentinels, military posts, warships, etc., enclosing or guarding an area.. See examples of CORDON used in a sentence.
Definitions of cordon. noun. a series of sentinels or of military posts enclosing or guarding some place or thing. see more. noun. cord or ribbon worn as an insignia of honor or rank. see more. noun. adornment consisting of an ornamental ribbon or cord. see more. Pronunciation. US. /ˈkɔrdn/ UK. /ˈkɔdɪn/ Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Cordon."
Definition of cordon verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
: to prevent people from getting into (an area) by putting a line of people or objects around or in front of it. Police cordoned off the street. CORDON meaning: a line of people or objects that are placed around or in front of a person or place to keep people away.
cordon. noun. /ˈkɔːdn/. /ˈkɔːrdn/. a line or ring of police officers, soldiers, etc. guarding something or stopping people from entering or leaving a place. Demonstrators broke through the police cordon. Extra Examples. Topics Law and justice c2. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.
Cordon Definition. A line or circle of police, soldiers, forts, ships, etc. stationed around an area to guard it. A rope, line, tape, or similar border stretched around an area, usually by the police, indicating that access is restricted. A cord, ribbon, or braid worn as a decoration or badge. Stringcourse.
n. 1. A line of people, military posts, or ships stationed around an area to enclose or guard it: a police cordon. 2. A rope, line, tape, or similar border stretched around an area, usually by the police, indicating that access is restricted. 3. a. A cord or braid worn as a fastening or ornament. b.
