close up

/klˈəʊs ˈʌp/

/klˈoʊs ˈʌp/

[verb] [adverb]

to close up

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: close]

refuse to talk or stop talking; fall silent

synonyms : be quiet

antonyms : open up

cease to operate or cause to cease operating

synonyms : close

close down

fold

shut down

antonyms : open

block passage through

synonyms : block

antonyms : free

unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of

synonyms : close

*** Move people closer together

** To shut and lock a building for a period of time

*** Heal a cut or other wound

close up

[ADVERB]

very close

synonyms : at close range

Examples

1. Better close up the source of temptation and crime then deliver from dungeon or Gally.

2. Better close up the source of temptation and crime then deliver from dungeon or galley.

3. When they're exposed to heat, the cracks will close up.

4. They're three abreast, they close up.

Nearby words

close the stable door after the horse has bolted