Canadian French Meaning of close
fermer
Other Canadian French words related to fermer
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Definitions and Meaning of close in English
close (n)
the temporal end; the concluding time
the last section of a communication
the concluding part of any performance
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
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
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
close (r)
near in time or place or relationship
in an attentive manner
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.
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.
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.
close (adv.)
In a close manner.
Secretly; darkly.
FAQs About the word close
fermer
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
achalandé,dense,emballé,épais(se),serré,compact,confiture,dense,Hermétique,compacté
lousse,ouvert,aéré,spacieux,pas achalandé,spacieux,spacieux
clorox => Clorox, clopping => claquement, clopidogrel bisulfate => bisulfate de clopidogrel, clop => clip-clop, clootie => Clootie,
