close
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈkləʊz/]
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Senses
1. close (verb) — sense 1
Definition: To remove or block an opening, gap or passage through.: To move a thing, or part of a thing, nearer to another so that the gap or opening between the two is removed.
Example: Close the door behind you when you leave.
2. close (verb) — sense 2
Definition: To remove or block an opening, gap or passage through.: To obstruct or block.
Example: They closed the road for the festival.
3. close (verb) — sense 3
Definition: To remove or block an opening, gap or passage through.: To become denser or more crowded with objects.
Example: As we penetrated further, the forest closed around us.
4. close (noun) — sense 4
Definition: An end or conclusion.
Example: We owe them our thanks for bringing the project to a successful close.
5. close (noun) — sense 5
Definition: The manner of shutting; the union of parts; junction.
Example: The doors of plank were; their close exquisite.
6. close (noun) — sense 6
Definition: The point at the end of a sales pitch when the consumer is asked to buy.
Example: Regardless of the situation, the minute you feel it's time for the close, try it.
Structure of the word
Roots:- skleh₂w (Proto-Indo-European)
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