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    Cerrarse (en. Close)

    /θeˈraɾse/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To close something in a way that it cannot be opened.
    The door closed behind him.
    La puerta se cerró detrás de él.
    To limit oneself regarding ideas or experiences.
    Don't close yourself off to new opportunities.
    No te cierres a nuevas oportunidades.
    To interrupt an activity or process.
    He decided to close himself off to avoid distractions.
    Decidió cerrarse para evitar distracciones.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cláudere', meaning to close.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to close ranks
    Refusing to listen to or accept other opinions.
    cerrarse en banda
    to block the way
    Preventing access or the continuation of something.
    cerrarse el paso
    not to close oneself off to
    Being open to some possibility or proposal.
    no cerrarse a

    Related Words

    closed
    Not open.
    cerrado
    closure
    The act of closing something.
    cierre
    claustrophobia
    Irrational fear of closed spaces.
    claustrofobia

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a hermetic mode.
    Yesterday he was so closed off that he didn't want to talk about anything.
    Ayer estuvo tan cerrado que no quiso hablar de nada.
    To distance oneself or disconnect from a social situation.
    After the argument, he closed himself off and didn't go out again.
    Después de la discusión, se cerró y no volvió a salir.