Close usually implies that something has been in some way open as well as unfinished. To change from being open to not being open, or to cause something to do this The close of a period of time or an activity is the end of it To bring or draw something to a close means to end it. While “close” may seem like a simple word, it is pronounced and spelled in two different ways It can be used as both a verb and an adjective, often confusing many people.
As an adjective, close describes something located or occurring nearby, either in terms of physical space or temporal proximity Close also refers to strong emotional bonds or intimate relationships between people. Definition of close 1 verb from the oxford advanced learner's dictionary [transitive, intransitive] close (something) to put something into a position so that it covers an opening To get into this position synonym shut He closed the door firmly
She closed the gate behind her. [middle english clos, closed, from old french, from latin clausus, past participle of claudere, to close The owners decided to move and to close the factory My business closes every night at 8 p.m Close up the shop Close down the shop
To put (something) in a position to obstruct an entrance, opening, etc. See examples of close used in a sentence.
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