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Definition

Examples

The bank will close early on Friday for a staff meeting.

Word Family

Synonyms

• shutto move something so that it covers an opening
• sealto close an opening securely to prevent escape or entry
• nearat or to a short distance in space or time

Collocations

• Easy close the wooden front door tightly
  to shut an entrance door completely and securely
• Medium close a lucrative multimillion-dollar business deal
  to finalize a highly profitable commercial agreement
• Hard collaborate in close strategic alignment with partners
  to work in tight coordination and shared goals with allies
• Very Hard experience a terrifying close shave with bankruptcy
  to narrowly avoid commercial insolvency or financial ruin