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close up

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adverb

  1. very close

    adv.all

    Examples
    Without my reading glasses I can hardly see things close up.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

verb

  1. cease to operate or cause to cease operating

    verb.social

    Examples
    Close up the shop.
    Synonyms close close down fold shut down
    Antonyms open open up

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. block passage through

    verb.contact

    Synonyms block impede jam obstruct obturate occlude
    Antonyms disengage free

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of

    verb.contact

    Examples
    Close up an umbrella.
    Synonyms close

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. refuse to talk or stop talking; fall silent

    verb.communication

    Synonyms be quiet belt up button up clam up dummy up keep mum shut up
    Antonyms open up

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

close shaveclose supportclose supporting fireclose toclose to the windclose togetherclose-fittingclose-grainedclose-hauledclose-knitclose-mindedclose-order drill

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