close one's eyes to

ˈklōs U.S. also ˈklōz

不理会

verb

transitive verb

to move so as to bar passage through something

Close the gate.

to block against entry or passage

close a street

to deny access to

The city closed the beach.

to suspend or stop the operations of—often used with downThey closed down the factory.

close school

screen, exclude

close a view

to bring to an end or period closed his football career with an outstanding big bowl performance Investigators closed the case after concluding that his death was accidental.

close an account

to terminate access to (a computer file or program)

Remember to save the file before closing it.

to conclude discussion or negotiation aboutalso: to consummate (see consummate entry 2 sense 2) by performing something previously agreed close a transfer of real estate title

The question is closed.

to bring or bind together the parts or edges of

a closed book

to reduce to nil

closed the distance to the lead racer

to fill up (something, such as an opening)

close the cracks with plaster of paris

to make complete by circling or enveloping or by making continuous

close a circuit

archaic enclose, contain

intransitive verb

to contract, fold, swing, or slide so as to leave no opening

The door closed quietly.

to cease operation The stores close at 9 p.m.

The factory closed down.

to come together : meet

The jaws of the vise closed.

to draw the free foot up to the supporting foot in dancing

to come to an end or period

The services closed with a short prayer.

to enter into or complete an agreement

close on a deal

to reduce a gap

closed to within two points

to draw near

The ship was closing with the island.

to engage in a struggle at close quarters : grapple

close with the enemy

verb

transitive verb

to move so as to bar passage through something

Close the gate.

to block against entry or passage

close a street

to deny access to

The city closed the beach.

to suspend or stop the operations of—often used with downThey closed down the factory.

close school

screen, exclude

close a view

to bring to an end or period closed his football career with an outstanding big bowl performance Investigators closed the case after concluding that his death was accidental.

close an account

to terminate access to (a computer file or program)

Remember to save the file before closing it.

to conclude discussion or negotiation aboutalso: to consummate (see consummate entry 2 sense 2) by performing something previously agreed close a transfer of real estate title

The question is closed.

to bring or bind together the parts or edges of

a closed book

to reduce to nil

closed the distance to the lead racer

to fill up (something, such as an opening)

close the cracks with plaster of paris

to make complete by circling or enveloping or by making continuous

close a circuit

archaic enclose, contain

intransitive verb

to contract, fold, swing, or slide so as to leave no opening

The door closed quietly.

to cease operation The stores close at 9 p.m.

The factory closed down.

to come together : meet

The jaws of the vise closed.

to draw the free foot up to the supporting foot in dancing

to come to an end or period

The services closed with a short prayer.

to enter into or complete an agreement

close on a deal

to reduce a gap

closed to within two points

to draw near

The ship was closing with the island.

to engage in a struggle at close quarters : grapple

close with the enemy

adjective

being near in time, space, effect, or degree close to my birthday close to the speed of sound

at close range

intimate, familiar

close friends

strict, rigorous

keep close watch

very precise and attentive to details a close study

a close reading

marked by fidelity to an original

a close copy of an old master

terse, compact

… his exact, close, sober classical style …—Edmund Wilson

decided or won by a narrow margin

a close baseball game

very short or near to the surface

a close haircut

fitting tightly or exactly

a close fit

confined or carefully guarded close arrest

close quarters

having little space between items or units a close grain

a close weave

hot and stuffy

a room with an uncomfortably close atmosphere

difficult to obtain

Money is close.

not generous in giving or spending : tight

… a close buyer and a good marketer.—W. A. White

having no openings : closed

restricted to a privileged class

a close scholarship

secluded, secret

secretive

She could tell us something if she would …. But she was as close as wax.—A. Conan Doyle

of a vowel high sense 13

formed with the tongue in a higher position than for the other vowel of a pair

Italian has a close and an open e.

of punctuation characterized by liberal use especially of commas

adverb

in a close position or manner Look close and tell me what you see. They sat close together on the bench.

Don't drive so close to the car in front of you.

adjective

being near in time, space, effect, or degree close to my birthday close to the speed of sound

at close range

intimate, familiar

close friends

strict, rigorous

keep close watch

very precise and attentive to details a close study

a close reading

marked by fidelity to an original

a close copy of an old master

terse, compact

… his exact, close, sober classical style …—Edmund Wilson

decided or won by a narrow margin

a close baseball game

very short or near to the surface

a close haircut

fitting tightly or exactly

a close fit

confined or carefully guarded close arrest

close quarters

having little space between items or units a close grain

a close weave

hot and stuffy

a room with an uncomfortably close atmosphere

difficult to obtain

Money is close.

not generous in giving or spending : tight

… a close buyer and a good marketer.—W. A. White

having no openings : closed

restricted to a privileged class

a close scholarship

secluded, secret

secretive

She could tell us something if she would …. But she was as close as wax.—A. Conan Doyle

of a vowel high sense 13

formed with the tongue in a higher position than for the other vowel of a pair

Italian has a close and an open e.

of punctuation characterized by liberal use especially of commas

noun (1)

a coming or bringing to a conclusion

at the close of the party

a conclusion or end in time or existence : cessation

The decade drew to a close.

the concluding passage (as of a speech or play)

At the close of his speech, he thanked his supporters.

the conclusion of a musical strain or period : cadence

Following the close of the symphony, the audience rose and applauded.

the movement of the free foot in dancing toward or into contact with the supporting foot

archaic a hostile encounter

adverb

in a close position or manner Look close and tell me what you see. They sat close together on the bench.

Don't drive so close to the car in front of you.

noun (2)

chiefly British the precinct (see precinct sense 2a) of a cathedral

an enclosed area

a road closed at one end

a narrow passage leading from a street to a court and the houses within or to the common stairway of tenements

noun (1)

a coming or bringing to a conclusion

at the close of the party

a conclusion or end in time or existence : cessation

The decade drew to a close.

the concluding passage (as of a speech or play)

At the close of his speech, he thanked his supporters.

the conclusion of a musical strain or period : cadence

Following the close of the symphony, the audience rose and applauded.

the movement of the free foot in dancing toward or into contact with the supporting foot

archaic a hostile encounter

noun (2)

chiefly British the precinct (see precinct sense 2a) of a cathedral

an enclosed area

a road closed at one end

a narrow passage leading from a street to a court and the houses within or to the common stairway of tenements

Verb and Noun (1) Middle English, from Anglo-French clos-, stem of clore, from Latin claudere to shut, close; perhaps akin to Greek kleiein to close — more at clavicle Adjective Middle English clos, from Anglo-French, from Latin clausus, past participle of claudere — see close >entry 1 Noun (2) Middle English clos, literally, enclosure, from Anglo-French clos, from Latin clausum, from neuter of clausus, past participle

The first known use of close was in the 13th century

clippernoun

one that clips

plural a device for clipping

hair clippers

a fast sailing ship with usually three tall masts and large square sails

clippernoun

one that clips

plural a device for clipping

hair clippers

a fast sailing ship with usually three tall masts and large square sails

close1 of 5verb

to move so as to prevent passage through something

close the gate

to block against passage

close a street

to stop the operations of—often used with down

close school early

to bring or come to an end or conclusion the meeting closed

close a deal

to end access to

close an app

to bring together the parts or edges of close the book

a closed fist

to draw near

the second-place runner was closing fast

to engage in a struggle at close quarters

close with the enemy

close2 of 5noun

the point at which something ends

close3 of 5noun

an enclosed area

close4 of 5adjective

having no openings : closed

hidden from sight

not open or frank : secretive

rigorous sense 1

keep close watch

hot and stuffy

not generous : stingy

close with money

having little space between items or units

flying in close formation

fitting tightly or exactly

very short or near the surface

a close haircut

being near in time, space, effect, or degree

having a strong liking each one for the other

a close friend

very precise and attentive to details a close observer

close measurements

decided by a narrow margin

a close race

close5 of 5adverb

in a close position or manner

close1 of 5verb

to move so as to prevent passage through something

close the gate

to block against passage

close a street

to stop the operations of—often used with down

close school early

to bring or come to an end or conclusion the meeting closed

close a deal

to end access to

close an app

to bring together the parts or edges of close the book

a closed fist

to draw near

the second-place runner was closing fast

to engage in a struggle at close quarters

close with the enemy

close2 of 5noun

the point at which something ends

close3 of 5noun

an enclosed area

close4 of 5adjective

having no openings : closed

hidden from sight

not open or frank : secretive

rigorous sense 1

keep close watch

hot and stuffy

not generous : stingy

close with money

having little space between items or units

flying in close formation

fitting tightly or exactly

very short or near the surface

a close haircut

being near in time, space, effect, or degree

having a strong liking each one for the other

a close friend

very precise and attentive to details a close observer

close measurements

decided by a narrow margin

a close race

close5 of 5adverb

in a close position or manner

close1 of 5verb

to move so as to prevent passage through something

close the gate

to block against passage

close a street

to stop the operations of—often used with down

close school early

to bring or come to an end or conclusion the meeting closed

close a deal

to end access to

close an app

to bring together the parts or edges of close the book

a closed fist

to draw near

the second-place runner was closing fast

to engage in a struggle at close quarters

close with the enemy

close2 of 5noun

the point at which something ends

close3 of 5noun

an enclosed area

close4 of 5adjective

having no openings : closed

hidden from sight

not open or frank : secretive

rigorous sense 1

keep close watch

hot and stuffy

not generous : stingy

close with money

having little space between items or units

flying in close formation

fitting tightly or exactly

very short or near the surface

a close haircut

being near in time, space, effect, or degree

having a strong liking each one for the other

a close friend

very precise and attentive to details a close observer

close measurements

decided by a narrow margin

a close race

close5 of 5adverb

in a close position or manner