Close

/kloʊs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A conclusion or ending.

The close of the event was marked by a fireworks display.

verb

To shut something, such as a door, window, or cover.

Please close the door behind you.

To bring to an end or conclusion.

We will close the meeting at 5 PM.

adjective

Located a short distance away; near.

The school is very close to my house.

Having a strong emotional or intimate connection.

They have been close friends since childhood.

adverb

In a close manner; narrowly.

She passed the exam close enough to qualify for the next level.

Middle English: from Old French 'clore', based on Latin 'claudere' meaning 'to shut'.

close call

A situation where one narrowly avoids a negative outcome.

close to home

Relevant or emotionally significant.

close the gap

To reduce the difference between two things.

closure

The act or process of closing something.

enclose

To close in or surround something.

closeness

The quality of being near or intimate.

Close it down

When the party got too loud, they told everyone to close it down.

Get close

We need to get close if we're going to win this game.