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//kloʊz//
Verb
To shut something such as a door, window, or container so that it is no longer open.
Please close the door when you leave.
To stop operating or doing business, either temporarily or permanently.
The restaurant closed after 20 years in business.
To bring something to an end or conclusion.
The president closed the meeting with a short speech.
To make the distance or gap between things smaller.
The runners closed the gap between them in the final lap.
Adjective
At only a short distance away; near in space or time.
The store is close to my house.
Having a strong connection or relationship; intimate.
She is one of my closest friends.
Very similar or nearly equal.
The election results were very close.
Careful and thorough in attention to detail.
The police kept a close watch on the suspect.
Adverb
In a position near to something or someone.
Come close so I can see you better.
Noun
The end or conclusion of something.
The event drew to a close at midnight.