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to position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening<be sure to close the gate when you leave>SynonymsshutRelated Wordsbar, batten (down), bolt, chain, fasten, latch, lock; plug, seal, stopper; secure; bang, clap, slamNear Antonymsunbar, unbolt, unchain, unfasten, unlatch, unlock, unsealAntonymsopen
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to stop the operations of<the merchant will close the store if business doesnʼt improve>SynonymsshutRelated Wordsphase out, turn off; extinguish, quell, suppress; gag, muzzle, silence; fail, foldNear Antonymsbuild, expandAntonymsopen, start
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to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point<weʼll close the assembly with the singing of our national anthem>Synonymsconclude, end, finish, round (off or out), terminate, wind up, wrap upRelated Wordsclimax, crown; complete, consummate, perfect; halt, stop, suspendAntonymsbegin, commence, inaugurate, open, start
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to come to an end<the services closed with a short prayer>— see cease 1
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to come near or nearer<the two groups closed with each other from opposite sides of the field>— see approach 1
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