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to close up
[phrase form: close]
01
to shut or bring together the edges of something and seal them, often referring to a gap or opening
02
to no longer be willing to speak about something or make contact with someone
03
to gradually become sealed or less open
04
to temporarily shut and lock the doors of a building, store, etc. to the public for a specific period
05
to prevent movement through a particular area or passage
06
to bring individuals or objects nearer to each other, reducing the distance or gap between them
07
to bring the edges of a cut or wound together and sew them to promote healing and minimize the risk of infection
08
(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
01
from a short distance
Example
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.
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