Zoeken
to close up
[phrase form: close]
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sluiten
to shut or bring together the edges of something and seal them, often referring to a gap or opening
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sluiten
to no longer be willing to speak about something or make contact with someone
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sluiten
to gradually become sealed or less open
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sluiten
to temporarily shut and lock the doors of a building, store, etc. to the public for a specific period
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sluiten
to prevent movement through a particular area or passage
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sluiten
to bring individuals or objects nearer to each other, reducing the distance or gap between them
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sluiten
to bring the edges of a cut or wound together and sew them to promote healing and minimize the risk of infection
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sluiten
(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
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from a short distance
Voorbeeld
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.
The gate automatically closed up after the last person entered, securing the restricted area.
The flower petals closed up in the evening, only to bloom again with the morning sun.
When the protesters reached the entrance, security personnel closed up, preventing further access.
