ابحث
to close up
[phrase form: close]
01
إغلاق, سدّ
to shut or bring together the edges of something and seal them, often referring to a gap or opening
Example
Double-check you closed up the box before wrapping the present.
The tailor carefully closed up the seam on the dress, making sure it was invisible.
02
يغلق نفسه, ينعزل
to no longer be willing to speak about something or make contact with someone
Example
In the awkward silence, both parties closed up, avoiding eye contact and refusing to speak.
The witness closed up during the interrogation, making it difficult for the investigators to gather information.
As the argument escalated, she closed up and decided to stop talking to avoid further conflict.
03
يغلق, يُغلق
to gradually become sealed or less open
Example
The flower petals closed up in the evening, only to bloom again with the morning sun.
As the book lay open on the table, the pages naturally closed up in the breeze.
04
يغلق, يقفل
to temporarily shut and lock the doors of a building, store, etc. to the public for a specific period
05
إغلاق, سدّ
to prevent movement through a particular area or passage
Example
The gate automatically closed up after the last person entered, securing the restricted area.
When the protesters reached the entrance, security personnel closed up, preventing further access.
06
تقريب, إغلاق
to bring individuals or objects nearer to each other, reducing the distance or gap between them
Example
As the concert started, the crowd closed up towards the stage, eager to get a better view.
07
إغلاق, خياطة
to bring the edges of a cut or wound together and sew them to promote healing and minimize the risk of infection
Example
She closed up the wound with butterfly closures, ensuring a clean and secure seal.
08
تلتئم, تغلق
(of a wound, cut, etc.) to become sealed or healed, through the natural process of body forming new skin to cover the injured area
close up
01
عن قرب, قريباً
from a short distance
Example
The scientist examined the specimen close up under the microscope.
The bird perched close up, allowing for a detailed view of its feathers.
The photographer captured the details by shooting close up.
مثال
Double-check you closed up the box before wrapping the present.
The tailor carefully closed up the seam on the dress, making sure it was invisible.
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