Close Meaning in English
word
/ˈkɫoʊs/, /ˈkɫoʊz/
klohs (adjective), klohz (verb)
/kləʊz/
klohs (adjective), klohz (verb)
Definition
To move so that something is no longer open, or to make something no longer available. Also describes being near in distance or relationship.
Usage & Nuances
Can be verb or adjective. As a verb, commonly used with objects like doors, windows, or meetings ('close the door', 'close a deal'). As adjective, it describes proximity ('close friend', 'close to the park'). Informal phrases include 'close up shop'. Avoid confusing with 'shut' which is similar but may be more permanent.
Spanish: cerrar - cerca (distancia)Portuguese (BR): fechar - perto (distância)Portuguese (PT): fechar - próximo (distância)Chinese (Simplified): 关闭 - 接近Chinese (Traditional): 關閉 - 接近Hindi: बंद करना - करीबArabic: إغلاق - قريبBengali: বন্ধ করা - কাছাকাছিRussian: закрывать - близкийJapanese: 閉める - 近いVietnamese: đóng - gầnKorean: 닫다 - 가까운Turkish: kapatmak - yakınUrdu: بند کرنا - قریبیIndonesian: menutup - dekat
Example Sentences
Please close the door when you leave.
basic
The store will close at 9 PM today.
basic
They live close to the school.
basic
We decided to close the deal before the weekend.
natural
Can you close up shop early today?
natural
She feels very close to her family despite living far away.
natural