close, end, conclude, finish, complete, terminate mean to bring or come to a stopping point or limit. close usually implies that something has been in some way open as well as unfinished.

CLOSE definition: 1. to change from being open to not being open, or to cause something to do this: 2. When a shop…. Learn more.

The close of a period of time or an activity is the end of it. To bring or draw something to a close means to end it.

Define close. close synonyms, close pronunciation, close translation, English dictionary definition of close. to shut; bring to an end: It’s time to close the meeting.

Definition of close 1 verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. [transitive, intransitive] close (something) to put something into a position so that it covers an opening; to get into this …

to block or hinder passage across or access to: to close a border to tourists; to close the woods to picnickers. to stop or obstruct the entrances, apertures, or gaps in: He closed the crate and …

4 days ago · close (third-person singular simple present closes, present participle closing, simple past and past participle closed) (physical) To remove or block an opening, gap or passage …

to come close to (later also to be close to): (typically followed by a gerund phrase) to be on the verge of the specified condition; to avoid narrowly or almost achieve the specified outcome or …

"The owners decided to move and to close the factory "; "My business closes every night at 8 P.M"; "close up the shop "; "close down the shop "; - close up, fold, shut down, close down

Are you confused by the difference between “close” and “close”? Don’t worry – you’re certainly not alone! As non-native English speakers, it can be difficult to remember all of the subtle nuances …