1. A series of sentinels or of military posts enclosing or guarding some place or thing
   "Police established a cordon around the crime scene"
    
2. Cord or ribbon worn as an insignia of honour or rank
   "The general wore a gold cordon across his chest"
    
3. Adornment consisting of an ornamental ribbon or cord
   "A golden cordon adorned the ceremonial uniform"
    
4. A line of police, troops, guards, tape, etc. around an area to prevent entry by other people
   "A police cordon was set up around the crime scene"

1. Separate with a line of police, troops, guards, marker objects, cord or tape
   "cordon off the area"

Derived forms: cordons, cordoned, cordoning

Type of: adornment, insignia, series

Encyclopedia: Cordon, Isabela