Cierran (en. Close)

/ˈθjeraɪ̯n/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of making something stop being open.
They close the store at eight.
Ellos cierran la tienda a las ocho.
To come to an end or conclude something.
They close the event with a big party.
Cierran el evento con una gran fiesta.
To seal a container or a place so that it cannot be opened.
They seal the jar hermetically.
Cierran el frasco herméticamente.

Etymology

From Latin 'clausare', which means to close.

Common Phrases and Expressions

they close their eyes
It refers to stopping looking at or ignoring something.
cierran los ojos
they block the way
It means to block or prevent the advancement of something or someone.
cierran el paso
they close a deal
It is used to indicate that an agreement has been reached.
cierran un trato

Related Words

close
Verb that means to make something stop being open.
cerrar
lock
Mechanism used to secure a door or an object.
cerradura
closing
Action of closing something.
cierre

Slang Meanings

To close something abruptly.
Tomorrow they close the bar at ten.
Mañana nos cierran el bar a las diez.
To stop attending to or doing something.
After the fight, they close the topic.
Después de la pelea, ellos cierran el tema.