The music gradually tails off at the end of the song.

The music tailed off as the party came to an end.

He shot off a firework into the sky.

He is shooting off fireworks in the backyard.

He shoots off fireworks every New Year's Eve.

The sound of the music was tailing off as the party came to an end.

The area was roped off for safety reasons.

The lifeguard ropes off the swimming area to keep people safe.

The workers are roping off the construction site.

The plane has taken off.