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    Referma (en. Closed)

    /ʁe.fɛʁ.ma/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To close something again.
    She closed the door behind her.
    Elle referma la porte derrière elle.
    To return to a state of closure.
    He closed the book after reading it.
    Il a refermé le livre après l'avoir lu.
    To put an end to a discussion or topic.
    He closed the file without answering the questions.
    Il a refermé le dossier sans répondre aux questions.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'fermer' with the prefix 're-' indicating a return to a previous state.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to close a book
    the action of closing a book after reading.
    refermer un livre
    to close a discussion
    to put an end to a topic of conversation.
    refermer une discussion
    to close a wound
    to heal or treat an injury.
    refermer une plaie

    Related Words

    closure
    Action of closing.
    fermeture
    fencing
    Set of measures to secure a closed space.
    clôture
    sealing
    Action of sealing something.
    scellage

    Slang Meanings

    To close something quickly.
    I quickly closed the door.
    J'ai referma la porte vite fait.
    To cut short a situation.
    He cut off the conversation when it got awkward.
    Il a referma la conversation quand ça devenait gênant.