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    Cerrar (en. Close)

    /θeˈrar/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Make something inaccessible or not open.
    Close the door when you leave.
    Cierra la puerta al salir.
    Conclude an activity or process.
    We are going to close the deal today.
    Vamos a cerrar el trato hoy.
    Stop the operation of a device or system.
    It is important to shut down the computer before you go.
    Es importante cerrar la computadora antes de irte.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'clausare', which means 'to close'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    turn off the faucet
    Stop the flow of a liquid.
    cerrar el grifo
    close a deal
    Formalize a pact or understanding.
    cerrar un acuerdo
    close one's eyes
    Not look, ignore something.
    cerrar los ojos
    close a business
    Conclude the sale of an establishment.
    cerrar un negocio

    Related Words

    closing
    The action or effect of closing.
    cierre
    lock
    Device that allows a door to be closed.
    cerradura
    closed
    That is not open.
    cerrado
    enclosure
    Wall or structure that encloses a space.
    cerramiento

    Slang Meanings

    End a conversation.
    When we argued, I decided to close the topic.
    Cuando discutimos, decidí cerrar el tema.
    Shut oneself off to new ideas.
    Don't shut yourself off to what I'm saying.
    No te cierres a lo que te digo.