close (Meaning)

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close (n)

the temporal end; the concluding time

the last section of a communication

the concluding part of any performance

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close (v)

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

become closed

cease to operate or cause to cease operating

finish or terminate (meetings, speeches, etc.)

come to a close

complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement

be priced or listed when trading stops

engage at close quarters

cause a window or an application to disappear on a computer desktop

change one's body stance so that the forward shoulder and foot are closer to the intended point of impact

come together, as if in an embrace

draw near

bring together all the elements or parts of

bar access to

fill or stop up

unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of

finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead

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close (a)

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

close in relevance or relationship

not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances

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close (s)

rigorously attentive; strict and thorough

marked by fidelity to an original

(of a contest or contestants) evenly matched

crowded

lacking fresh air

of textiles

strictly confined or guarded

confined to specific persons

fitting closely but comfortably

used of hair or haircuts

giving or spending with reluctance

inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information

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close (r)

near in time or place or relationship

in an attentive manner

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close (n.)

To stop, or fill up, as an opening; to shut; as, to close the eyes; to close a door.

To bring together the parts of; to consolidate; as, to close the ranks of an army; -- often used with up.

To bring to an end or period; to conclude; to complete; to finish; to end; to consummate; as, to close a bargain; to close a course of instruction.

To come or gather around; to inclose; to encompass; to confine.

The manner of shutting; the union of parts; junction.

Conclusion; cessation; ending; end.

A grapple in wrestling.

The conclusion of a strain of music; cadence.

A double bar marking the end.

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close (v. i.)

To come together; to unite or coalesce, as the parts of a wound, or parts separated.

To end, terminate, or come to a period; as, the debate closed at six o'clock.

To grapple; to engage in hand-to-hand fight.

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close (v. t.)

An inclosed place; especially, a small field or piece of land surrounded by a wall, hedge, or fence of any kind; -- specifically, the precinct of a cathedral or abbey.

A narrow passage leading from a street to a court, and the houses within.

The interest which one may have in a piece of ground, even though it is not inclosed.

Shut fast; closed; tight; as, a close box.

Narrow; confined; as, a close alley; close quarters.

Oppressive; without motion or ventilation; causing a feeling of lassitude; -- said of the air, weather, etc.

Strictly confined; carefully quarded; as, a close prisoner.

Out of the way observation; secluded; secret; hidden.

Disposed to keep secrets; secretive; reticent.

Having the parts near each other; dense; solid; compact; as applied to bodies; viscous; tenacious; not volatile, as applied to liquids.

Concise; to the point; as, close reasoning.

Adjoining; near; either in space; time, or thought; -- often followed by to.

Short; as, to cut grass or hair close.

Intimate; familiar; confidential.

Nearly equal; almost evenly balanced; as, a close vote.

Difficult to obtain; as, money is close.

Parsimonious; stingy.

Adhering strictly to a standard or original; exact; strict; as, a close translation.

Accurate; careful; precise; also, attentive; undeviating; strict; not wandering; as, a close observer.

Uttered with a relatively contracted opening of the mouth, as certain sounds of e and o in French, Italian, and German; -- opposed to open.

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close (adv.)

In a close manner.

Secretly; darkly.

close Sentence Examples

  1. Please close the door behind you as you leave the room.
  2. I need to close my eyes for a moment to rest.
  3. The store will close in ten minutes, so please make your purchases quickly.
  4. Can you close the window? It's getting chilly in here.
  5. The two friends have a close bond that has lasted for years.
  6. We need to close the deal before the end of the month to secure the contract.
  7. The restaurant is temporarily closed for renovations.
  8. The close relationship between the siblings was evident in their constant support for each other.
  9. The company announced the closure of several of its branches due to financial difficulties.
  10. As the sun began to set, the farmer started to close up the barn for the night.

FAQs About the word close

the temporal end; the concluding time, the last section of a communication, the concluding part of any performance, move so that an opening or passage is obstru

crowded, dense, packed, tight, thick,compact, jammed, serried, massed, crushed

open, loose, loose,open, uncrowded, spacious, airy, spacious,airy, uncrowded

Please close the door behind you as you leave the room.

I need to close my eyes for a moment to rest.

The store will close in ten minutes, so please make your purchases quickly.

Can you close the window? It's getting chilly in here.