🇺🇸 How to say

“close” in English

close
Illustration of "close" in a English cultural setting
A person's hand reaches out to press a light switch, turning off the overhead light in a cozy living room as the sun sets outside the window.

Usage note

Use 'close' to describe the action of moving something to cover an opening or to shut something.

Examples

  • Close the door.

    Close the door.

  • I close my eyes.

    I close my eyes.

  • She closes the book.

    She closes the book.

Quick check

What does "close" mean?

  • A. close
  • B. to buy
  • C. to come
  • D. to do

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