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    Refermé (en. Closed)

    /ʁə.fɛʁ.me/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To close something that was already open.
    He gently closed the door.
    Il a refermé la porte avec douceur.
    To make a document or a book inaccessible by closing it.
    She closed the book after finishing the chapter.
    Elle a refermé le livre après avoir terminé le chapitre.
    To conclude a discussion or a matter.
    They finally closed the file after months of negotiations.
    Ils ont enfin refermé le dossier après des mois de négociations.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'refermer', which is composed of the prefix 're-' and 'fermer'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    close gently
    Close silently.
    refermer doucement
    shut oneself off
    Become less accessible, withdraw.
    se refermer sur soi-même

    Related Words

    closure
    Action of closing or state of being closed.
    fermeture
    open
    To transition from a state of closure to a state of openness.
    ouvrir
    fence
    Action or fact of concluding or fencing off.
    clôture

    Slang Meanings

    To shut oneself off from one's problems.
    He closed up like an oyster after what happened.
    Il s'est refermé comme une huitre après ce qui est arrivé.
    To close a delicate situation.
    He was able to quickly close the debate.
    Il a su refermer le débat rapidement.