Definition of close–up
1 : a photograph or movie shot taken at close range
2 : an intimate view or examination of something
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First Known Use of close–up
1913
First Known Use of close–up
1926
CLOSE–UP Defined for English Language Learners
close-up
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Definition of close–up for English Language Learners
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: a photograph or movie picture taken very close to an object or person
CLOSE–UP Defined for Kids
close–up
play
noun
\ˈklōs-ˌəp\
Definition of close–up for Students
: a photograph taken at close range
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