closes (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈkloʊzɪz/
Definition
Moves or causes to move so that an opening is covered or eliminated.
Examples
She closes the door behind her.
The shop closes at 6 PM.
How to Use closes
- close down (phrasal verb)
- To cease operations or activity permanently. — "Many small businesses were forced to close down during the pandemic."
- close to (prepositional phrase)
- Near in distance or time. — "We live close to the park."
- close call (idiom)
- An incident where success or failure was narrowly avoided. — "That was a close call; I almost missed my flight."
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