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NOUN

the temporal end

the last section of a communication

the concluding part of any performance

VERB

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed

become closed

cease to operate or cause to cease operating

finish or terminate (meetings, speeches, etc.)

come to a close

complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement

be priced or listed when trading stops

engage at close quarters

cause a window or an application to disappear on a computer desktop

change one's body stance so that the forward shoulder and foot are closer to the intended point of impact

come together, as if in an embrace

draw near

bring together all the elements or parts of

bar access to

fill or stop up

unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of

finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead

ADJ

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

close in relevance or relationship

not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances

rigorously attentive

marked by fidelity to an original

(of a contest or contestants) evenly matched

crowded

lacking fresh air

of textiles

strictly confined or guarded

confined to specific persons

fitting closely but comfortably

used of hair or haircuts

giving or spending with reluctance

inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information

ADV

near in time or place or relationship

in an attentive manner

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