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kloʊs
klows
British pronunciation
/kləʊs/

Definition & Meaning of "close"in English

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The close proximity of the two houses made them ideal for neighbors.
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near or approaching in time

close definition and meaning
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The deadline for the project is close, and we need to finish soon.
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sharing a strong and intimate bond

close definition and meaning
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They have a close friendship that has lasted for years.
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having a strong familial connection, typically referring to immediate family members like parents or siblings

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His close relatives attended every family event.
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performed with great care and thoroughness

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She conducted a close review of the documents before signing.
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indicating a result with little difference between the participants

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The final score was close, with only a few points between the teams.
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having little space between people or things

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The room was so close that people had to squeeze past each other.
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having a tight or compact arrangement, especially in textiles like fabric or weave

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The fabric had a close weave, making it durable and smooth.
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carefully guarded or kept secret, with limited access or knowledge

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The company 's future plans are a close secret, shared only with top executives.
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(of hair) cut very short, typically near the scalp

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He got a close haircut for the military, keeping it practical and tidy.
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reluctant to give or spend, especially money

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He ’s always been close with his money, never willing to spend freely.
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having no excess space but without being restrictive

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The jacket had a close fit, offering warmth without feeling tight.
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(of a person) secretive or unwilling to share personal information

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He 's a close person, rarely opening up about his feelings.
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having air that feels stuffy and lacks freshness

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The room felt close with no windows open.
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almost reaching or becoming something

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The car was close to crashing before the driver regained control.
to close
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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
to close definition and meaning
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After entering the room, I asked him to close the door behind him.
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to not be open anymore

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to close definition and meaning
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The door closed quietly behind him as he entered the room.
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to finalize a business deal

Transitive: to close a business deal
to close definition and meaning
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After weeks of negotiation, the two companies finally closed the merger deal.
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to make a window or program disappear from the computer screen

Transitive: to close a computer window or program
to close definition and meaning
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Feeling overwhelmed by the number of tabs open in his web browser, Tom decided to close several of them to declutter his screen.
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to cease operating or conducting business for the remainder of the day

shut

Intransitive: to close point in time
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The library closes early on Sundays.
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to finish or bring an activity or process to an end

Transitive: to close an activity or process
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The manager decided to close the meeting after all agenda items had been discussed.
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to conclude or come to an end

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The concert closed with a spectacular fireworks display, marking the end of the music festival.
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to conclude a baseball game when one team is leading by a small margin

Transitive: to close a baseball game
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In the final moments of the game, the outfielder closed the win by catching a deep fly ball.
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to block and prevent movement or access

Transitive: to close a passage or access
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The fallen tree branch closed the road, forcing drivers to find an alternative route.
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to fill up or block an opening, typically to seal or secure it

Transitive: to close an opening
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She used putty to close the gaps around the window frames, preventing drafts from entering the room.
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to complete an electrical circuit, allowing the flow of current through it

Transitive: to close an electrical circuit
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When the switch is closed, the circuit is completed, and the lightbulb turns on.
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to join or seal the edges of something

Transitive: to close the edges of something
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She closed the envelope, sealing the letter inside before sending it off.
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to come together or move toward each other in order to grip, clamp, or secure an object

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With a firm twist, he tightened the vise, causing the jaws to close firmly on the pipe.
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The storm clouds closed rapidly, threatening to unleash heavy rain.
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to engage in physical confrontation or fighting at close quarters

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As tensions rose, the opposing factions closed, leading to a brawl in the streets.
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to have a particular value or price at the end of a day's trading on the stock market

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The company 's shares closed at $50.20, marking a 2 % increase from the previous day.
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to withdraw all funds from an account and terminate its use

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He decided to close his old savings account after transferring the balance.
close
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The two friends sat close, sharing stories and laughter.
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She followed the instructions close to ensure she did everything correctly.
Close
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a residential street with no through traffic, typically ending in a dead end

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The close was quiet and perfect for families with children.
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the end of an event, period, or activity

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At the close of the meeting, the final decision was made.
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the final segment of a performance

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The comedian had the crowd laughing at the close of his act.
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the final resolution or cadence of a musical passage

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The close of the melody felt like a perfect resolution.
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the act of shutting something, particularly a door

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The close of the door echoed through the empty hallway.
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