closely
US /ˈkloʊsli/
adverb Core · B1 Kinh doanh chung
Definition
in a close relation or position in time or space
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
Our sales team works closely with the marketing department.
Word Family
Synonyms
- tightlyin a tight or constricted manner
- attentivelywith attention; in an attentive manner
- thoroughlyin an exhaustive manner
Collocations
- Easy watch the toddler play closely outsideto watch the toddler play closely outside, meaning to look attentively
- Medium monitor budget milestones and deadlines closelyto monitor budget milestones and deadlines closely, meaning to keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance
- Hard work closely with regulatory compliance bodiesto work closely with regulatory compliance bodies, meaning to exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
- Very Hard closely scrutinize transactions under forensic auditdescribing closely scrutinize transactions under forensic audit (in a close relation or position in time or space)
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.