to close an area so people cannot enter
закрыть территорию, чтобы люди не могли войти (zakryt' territoriyu, chtoby lyudi ne mogli voiti)
"Police blocked off the street after the accident."
"Полиция перекрыла улицу после аварии." (politsiya perekryla ulitsu posle avarii)
to be very close friends
take advantage of a good situation while it lasts
very wise or knowledgeable
to be the best or most successful in a situation
in prison
a time of calmness and tranquility