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/kloʊz/ verb, adjective, adverb, noun · British & US
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What does close mean?

verb, adjective, adverb, noun

To bring or come together so as to be nearly touching; to shut or fasten so as to exclude air or light. To be in a state of being shut or closed.

Example

"She closed the door to keep the cold out."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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