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    Cerraron (en. They closed)

    /seˈraɾon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    The action of closing, causing something to stop being open.
    They closed the door carefully.
    Ellos cerraron la puerta con cuidado.
    To conclude or bring something to an end.
    They closed the business after several years.
    Cerraron el negocio después de varios años.
    To finish an activity or meeting.
    The organizers closed the event at ten o'clock at night.
    Los organizadores cerraron el evento a las diez de la noche.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to shut up
    To stop someone from speaking.
    cerrar la boca
    to close a deal
    To reach an agreement or conclusion in a negotiation.
    cerrar un trato
    to close one's eyes
    To ignore what is happening around you.
    cerrar los ojos

    Related Words

    close
    To cause something to stop being open.
    cerrar
    lock
    A device that allows securing a door.
    cerradura
    enclosure
    The action or effect of closing something.
    cerramiento

    Slang Meanings

    Unexpected closure of something.
    When they announced that they closed the bar, everyone was surprised.
    Cuando anunciaron que cerraron el bar, todos se sorprendieron.
    To fire someone abruptly.
    They said they closed it without prior notice.
    Dijeron que lo cerraron sin previo aviso.