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The phrase "are closing off" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe the act of restricting access or limiting something, often in a figurative sense.
Example: "The government is closing off certain areas to prevent the spread of the virus."
Alternatives: "are shutting down" or "are restricting access".
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The rhinos are closing off your future.
If we call that aiding the enemy, then we are closing off discourse in areas where we most need it.
But those expectations fly in the face of one important fact: the avenues of improvement for Miami are closing off rather quickly.
In an effort to block the pathogen's passage, wildlife authorities are closing off caves to human traffic, for now the only measure they can think of to keep the wrath of Robigus at bay.
Among the options being considered are closing off two entrances and streets adjacent to the department's headquarters, increasing camera surveillance throughout the facility and limiting the number of electronic building passes, officials said.
"We are closing off a very important chapter in Columbia's history," said Columbia's president, George Rupp, yesterday, calling the campaign not only an important tool in competing for top students and teachers, but a symbol of the university's "forward momentum" as well.
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The streets are closed off.
Entire career paths are closed off.
Now my ears are closed off.
Their worlds are perfect, because they are closed off".
"They think those jobs are closed off to them".
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