/klˈəʊs/

/ˈkɫoʊs/, /ˈkɫoʊz/

Ορισμός και Σημασία του "close"

ΕΠΊΘΕΤΟ

near in distance

adjacent

hard

near

nearby

nigh

Example

The grocery store is quite close, just a five-minute walk away.

The two buildings are so close that their rooftops almost touch.

The close spacing of the chairs in the auditorium made it feel cramped.

sharing a strong and intimate bond

intimate

near

thick

tight-knit

tightly knit

Example

They have a close friendship that has lasted for years.

Their close relationship as mother and daughter is evident in their shared laughter and inside jokes.

Despite living in different cities, they remain close siblings, talking on the phone every day.

near or approaching in time

at hand

immediate

having a strong familial connection, typically referring to immediate family members like parents or siblings

immediate

performed with great care and thoroughness

careful

meticulous

minute

narrow

rigorous

indicating a result with little difference between the participants

tight

having little space between people or things

compact

crowded

dense

full

jam-packed

having a tight or compact arrangement, especially in textiles like fabric or weave

tight

carefully guarded or kept secret, with limited access or knowledge

confidential

(of hair) cut very short, typically near the scalp

reluctant to give or spend, especially money

cheap

close-fisted

mingy

miserly

near

having no excess space but without being restrictive

close-fitting

snug

(of a person) secretive or unwilling to share personal information

closelipped

closemouthed

secretive

having air that feels stuffy and lacks freshness

stuffy

oppressive

almost reaching or becoming something

to close

ΡΉΜΑ

to move something like a window or door into a position that people or things cannot pass through

shut

Transitive: to close a window or door

Example

He closed the gate to prevent the dog from running away.

Please close the window before it starts raining.

It 's time to leave, so please close your laptop and gather your belongings.

to finalize a business deal

conclude

seal

Transitive: to close a business deal

Example

After weeks of negotiation, the two companies finally closed the merger deal.

The CEO flew to the client 's headquarters to personally close the multimillion-dollar contract.

The real estate agent worked tirelessly to close the sale of the property before the end of the month.

to make a window or program disappear from the computer screen

Transitive: to close a computer window or program

Example

Whenever he finishes editing a document, John habitually closes the word processor to maintain a clutter-free workspace.

In order to free up memory and improve performance, Mark decided to close some of the background applications.

Feeling overwhelmed by the number of tabs open in his web browser, Tom decided to close several of them to declutter his screen.

to cease operating or conducting business for the remainder of the day

shut

Intransitive: to close point in time

Example

The library closes early on Sundays.

The store will close at 9 p.m. tonight.

The restaurant is closing for renovations next week.

to finish or bring an activity or process to an end

conclude

end

terminate

Transitive: to close an activity or process

Example

The investigation into the incident was closed after thorough examination of all available evidence.

The company decided to close the project ahead of schedule due to unforeseen budget constraints.

As the evening approached, the event organizers began to close the outdoor festival.

to conclude or come to an end

conclude

end

finish

Intransitive

Example

The conference closed with a keynote address from the guest speaker.

The negotiations between the two parties closed after reaching a compromise on key issues.

After a successful run, the Broadway musical closed to make way for new productions.

to conclude a baseball game when one team is leading by a small margin

Transitive: to close a baseball game

Example

In the final moments of the game, the outfielder closed the win by catching a deep fly ball.

The relief pitcher was brought in to close the game and secure the victory for his team.

With two outs and the bases loaded, the relief pitcher was called in to close the game and preserve the narrow lead.

to block and prevent movement or access

block

obstruct

Transitive: to close a passage or access

Example

The landslide closed the hiking trail indefinitely, pending cleanup and repairs.

A fallen power line closed the street until utility crews could repair it.

The fallen tree branch closed the road, forcing drivers to find an alternative route.

to fill up or block an opening, typically to seal or secure it

plug

seal

Transitive: to close an opening

Example

The workers closed the hole in the wall with bricks and mortar to repair the damage.

He closed the drain to prevent water from leaking onto the floor.

The carpenter closed the hole in the roof with shingles to stop the rain from entering.

to complete an electrical circuit, allowing the flow of current through it

Transitive: to close an electrical circuit

Example

Pressing the button closes the circuit, activating the electric motor.

To activate the alarm system, you need to close the circuit by entering the correct code.

When the switch is closed, the circuit is completed, and the lightbulb turns on.

to join or seal the edges of something

close up

Transitive: to close the edges of something

Example

The tailor closed the seams of the garment with precision stitching.

The surgeon closed the incision with sutures after completing the operation.

She closed the book gently, marking the end of her reading session.

to come together or move toward each other in order to grip, clamp, or secure an object

Intransitive

Example

The jaws of the trap closed around the bait, trapping the unsuspecting rodent.

The lobster 's pincers closed tightly around the crab, ensuring it could n't escape.

With a firm twist, he tightened the vise, causing the jaws to close firmly on the pipe.

to approach in distance

approach

come near

draw close

draw near

near

Intransitive

Example

As the aircraft descended, the runway lights closed rapidly, guiding the pilot for a safe landing.

The storm clouds closed rapidly, threatening to unleash heavy rain.

The runners closed rapidly on the finish line, their strides quickening with determination.

to engage in physical confrontation or fighting at close quarters

Intransitive

Example

The knights closed with their adversaries, wielding swords and shields in close combat.

During the wrestling match, the athletes closed repeatedly, vying for control and leverage.

As tensions rose, the opposing factions closed, leading to a brawl in the streets.

to have a particular value or price at the end of a day's trading on the stock market

Example

The company 's shares closed at $50.20, marking a 2 % increase from the previous day.

The stock closed lower than expected, prompting analysts to reassess their projections for the company.

Investor confidence soared as the market closed at its highest level in years.

to withdraw all funds from an account and terminate its use

ΕΠΊΡΡΗΜΑ

without much space between

about

around

closely

near

nearby

Example

They followed close behind us.

The chairs are arranged close, fostering an intimate conversation atmosphere.

with careful focus or observation

attentively

carefully

closely

hard

intently

ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ

a residential street with no through traffic, typically ending in a dead end

the end of an event, period, or activity

conclusion

the final segment of a performance

finale

finis

the final resolution or cadence of a musical passage

the act of shutting something, particularly a door

Παράδειγμα

The grocery store is quite close, just a five-minute walk away.

The two buildings are so close that their rooftops almost touch.

The close spacing of the chairs in the auditorium made it feel cramped.

The close proximity of the two houses made them ideal for neighbors.

The close distance between the two cities makes it easy to commute.

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