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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
rigorously attentive
marked by fidelity to an original
(of a contest or contestants) evenly matched
crowded
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
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