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wall
/wɔːl/
The primary image is one of absolute separation and solidity. Unlike a fence or a hedge, which suggests a boundary that can be seen through or stepped over, a wall implies an impenetrable barrier designed for security, privacy, or structural support. In a psychological context, the word carries a heavy connotation of emotional distance or defensiveness. When used metaphorically, it describes a state of being unreachable or stubborn, where communication is blocked by an invisible but rigid barrier. As a verb, it suggests a permanent and deliberate act of exclusion. It is far more aggressive than "closing" a door; to wall something off is to remove the possibility of easy reentry.
💬Trò chuyện
David's losing it. He wants the new mood board on the office wall by 5.
Tell him to kick rocks. I'm barely keeping my head above water here.
Ý nghĩa
A continuous vertical structure that encloses or divides an area, typically made of stone, brick, or concrete.
"The garden is surrounded by a high brick wall."
To enclose or block off an area by building a wall around it.
"They decided to wall off the old storage room from the rest of the house."
To become enclosed or blocked by walls.
"The narrow alleyway walled in the small courtyard."