What does cordon mean?
A cord or string used to restrain or guide something, or a barrier or line of people or things to control access to a place. A cord or string used to tie or fasten something.
Example
"The police set up a cordon around the crime scene to prevent onlookers from interfering with the investigation."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.