Close season Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈkɫoʊs/, /ˈkɫoʊz/ /ˈsizən

KLOHS SEE-zuhn

UK

kləʊz/ /sˈiːzən

KLOHZ SEE-zuhn

Definition

A close season is a period when it is illegal to hunt or fish certain animals, usually to protect wildlife during breeding or recovery times.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly used in British English, especially for hunting, fishing, and sports. 'Close season' refers to the period when activities are restricted by law, not the end of a season. In American English, 'closed season' or 'off-season' may be used, but 'close season' is uncommon.

• Spanish: veda - temporada de veda
• Portuguese (BR): defeso - temporada de proibição
• Portuguese (PT): época de defeso
• Chinese (Simplified): 禁猎期 - 封渔期
• Chinese (Traditional): 禁獵期 - 封漁期
• Hindi: बंदी मौसम - प्रतिबंधित काल
• Arabic: موسم الحظر - فترة الحظر
• Bengali: নিষিদ্ধ মৌসুম
• Russian: запретный сезон
• Japanese: 禁猟期 - 禁漁期
• Vietnamese: mùa cấm
• Korean: 금지 기간 - 금어기
• Turkish: yasak sezon
• Urdu: ممنوعہ موسم
• Indonesian: musim dilarang - musim tertutup

Example Sentences

It is illegal to fish during the close season.

basic

The park is closed to hunters in the close season.

basic

Bird shooting is not allowed in the close season.

basic

Fishermen have to find other work during the close season.

natural

I always plan my fishing trips to avoid the close season.

natural

During the close season, rangers patrol the area more often to protect wildlife.

natural