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to close partway
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to
,
close
,
partway
.
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close
verb
closed, has closed, is closing, closes
cerrar
;
cerrarse
;
concluirse, terminar
Example sentences of
close
verb
•
We had better
close
the windows; it looks like it's going to rain.
•
I forgot to
close
the gate.
•
She was having trouble
closing
the drawer.
•
Close
the lid on the box tightly.
•
The door opened and
closed
so quietly that I didn't notice he had come in the room.
More examples
•
The box's lid
closed
with a bang.
•
Remember to
close
the box of cereal when you're done.
•
Please
close
your books and put them under your desks.
•
Close
your eyes and go to sleep.
•
I
closed
my fists and got ready to fight.
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Synonyms of
close
verb
end
,
conclude
,
finish
,
complete
,
terminate
,
wind up
,
wrap up
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