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to close up
[phrase form: close]
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cerrar, sellar
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.
Remember to close up the paint can after you're finished, or it will dry out.
02
cerrarse, cerrar la boca
to no longer be willing to speak about something or make contact with someone
Example
When asked about the sensitive topic, he chose to close up, refusing to discuss it any further.
Cuando se le preguntó sobre el tema sensible, eligió cerrarse, negándose a discutirlo más a fondo.
As the argument escalated, she closed up and decided to stop talking to avoid further conflict.
A medida que la discusión se intensificó, ella se cerró y decidió dejar de hablar para evitar más conflictos.
03
cerrarse, sellarse
to gradually become sealed or less open
Example
As the book lay open on the table, the pages naturally closed up in the breeze.
Mientras el libro permanecía abierto en la mesa, las páginas naturalmente se cerraban con la brisa.
The flower petals closed up in the evening, only to bloom again with the morning sun.
04
cerrar, cerrar temporalmente
to temporarily shut and lock the doors of a building, store, etc. to the public for a specific period
Example
The bookstore closes up at 9 PM every night.
La librería cierra temporalmente a las 9 PM todas las noches.
The café closes up for a brief break between lunch and dinner.
El café cierra temporalmente durante un breve descanso entre el almuerzo y la cena.
05
cerrar, bloquear
to prevent movement through a particular area or passage
Example
The road construction forced traffic to close up, causing a temporary traffic jam.
La construcción de la carretera obligó a cerrar el tráfico, causando un atasco temporal.
As the parade passed through, the streets began to close up, restricting pedestrian movement.
A medida que desfilaba la parada, las calles comenzaron a cerrar, bloqueando el movimiento peatonal.
06
acercar, reducir la distancia
to bring individuals or objects nearer to each other, reducing the distance or gap between them
Example
The teacher asked the students to close up and form a tight circle for the group activity.
El maestro pidió a los estudiantes que acercaran y formaran un círculo compacto para la actividad grupal.
As the concert started, the crowd closed up towards the stage, eager to get a better view.
A medida que comenzó el concierto, la multitud se acercó hacia el escenario, ansiosa por tener una mejor vista.
07
cerrar, suturar
to bring the edges of a cut or wound together and sew them to promote healing and minimize the risk of infection
Example
The nurse carefully cleaned the wound and used medical adhesive to close up the laceration on the patient's leg.
La enfermera limpió cuidadosamente la herida y utilizó adhesivo médico para cerrar la laceración en la pierna del paciente.
After stitching up the deep cut, the doctor advised the patient to keep the area clean and dry to help it close up properly.
08
cerrarse, sellarse
(of a wound, cut, etc.) to become sealed or healed, through the natural process of body forming new skin to cover the injured area
Example
The doctor assured her that the surgical incision would close up on its own over time.
El doctor le aseguró que la incisión quirúrgica se cerraría sola con el tiempo.
After a few days of proper care, the wound began to close up, signaling the start of the healing process.
Después de unos días de cuidado adecuado, la herida comenzó a cerrarse, señalando el inicio del proceso de curación.
close up
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de cerca, acercamiento
from a short distance
Example
The photographer captured the details by shooting close up.
El fotógrafo capturó los detalles haciendo un acercamiento.
The bird perched close up, allowing for a detailed view of its feathers.
El pájaro se posó de cerca, permitiendo una vista detallada de sus plumas.
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