ALL meanings of close with
close with
C c - verb close with to engage in battle with an enemy 3
- verb with object close with to put (something) in a position to obstruct an entrance, opening, etc.; shut. 1
- verb with object close with to stop or obstruct (a gap, entrance, aperture, etc.): to close a hole in a wall with plaster. 1
- verb with object close with to block or hinder passage across or access to: to close a border to tourists; to close the woods to picnickers. 1
- verb with object close with to stop or obstruct the entrances, apertures, or gaps in: He closed the crate and tied it up. 1
- verb with object close with (of the mind) to make imperceptive or inaccessible: to close one's mind to the opposite opinion. 1
- verb with object close with to bring together the parts of; join; unite (often followed by up): Close up those ranks! The surgeon closed the incision. 1
- verb with object close with Electricity. to complete (an electrical circuit) by joining the circuit elements: The circuit was closed so the current could be measured. 1
- verb with object close with to bring to an end: to close a debate. 1
- verb with object close with to arrange the final details of; to conclude negotiations about: to close a deal to everyone's satisfaction. 1
- verb with object close with to complete or settle (a contract or transaction); consummate: We close the sale of the house next week. 1
- verb with object close with to stop rendering the customary services of: to close a store for the night. 1
- verb with object close with to terminate or suspend the operation of; to halt the activities of: The epidemic forced authorities to close the schools. The police closed the bar for selling liquor to minors. 1
- verb with object close with Nautical. to come close to: We closed the cruiser to put our injured captain on board. 1
- verb with object close with Metalworking. to reduce the internal diameter of (a tube or the like). 1
- verb with object close with Archaic. to shut in or surround on all sides; enclose; cover in: to close a bird in a cage. 1
- verb without object close with to become closed; shut: The door closed with a bang. This window is stuck and will not close tight. 1
- verb without object close with to come together; unite: Her lips closed firmly. 1
- verb without object close with to come close: His pursuers closed rapidly. 1
- verb without object close with to grapple; engage in close encounter (often followed by with): We closed with the invaders shortly before sundown. 1
- verb without object close with to come to an end; terminate: The service closed with a hymn. 1
- verb without object close with to cease to offer the customary activities or services: The school closed for the summer. 1
- verb without object close with to enter into or reach an agreement, usually as a contract: The builder closed with the contractor after negotiations. 1
- verb without object close with (of a theatrical production) to cease to be performed: The play closed in New York yesterday and will open in Dallas next week. 1
- verb without object close with (of a stock, group of stocks, etc.) to be priced or show a change in price as specified at the end of a trading period: The market closed low for the fourth straight day. 1
- adjective close with having the parts or elements near to one another: a close formation of battleships. 1
- adjective close with compact; dense: a close texture; a close weave. 1
- adjective close with being in or having proximity in space or time: The barn is so close to the house that you can hear the animals. His birthday is in May, close to mine. 1
- adjective close with marked by similarity in degree, action, feeling, etc.: This dark pink is close to red. He left her close to tears. 1
- adjective close with near, or near together, in kind or relationship: a flower close to a rose; a close relative. 1
- adjective close with intimate or confidential; dear. 1
- adjective close with based on a strong uniting feeling of respect, honor, or love: a close circle of friends. 1
- adjective close with fitting tightly: a close, clinging negligee. 1
- adjective close with (of a haircut or shave, the mowing of a lawn, etc.) so executed that the hair, grass, or the like is left flush with the surface or very short. 1
- adjective close with not deviating from the subject under consideration. 1
- adjective close with strict; searching; minute: The matter requires close investigation. 1
- adjective close with not deviating from a model or original: a close, literal translation. 1
- adjective close with nearly even or equal: a close contest. 1
- adjective close with strictly logical: close reasoning. 1
- adjective close with shut; shut tight; not open: a close hatch. 1
- adjective close with shut in; enclosed. 1
- adjective close with completely enclosing or surrounding: a close siege preventing all escape. 1
- adjective close with without opening; with all openings covered or closed. 1
- adjective close with confined; narrow: close quarters. 1
- adjective close with lacking fresh or freely circulating air: a hot, close room. 1
- adjective close with heavy; oppressive: a spell of close, sultry weather. 1
- adjective close with narrowly confined, as a prisoner. 1
- adjective close with practicing or keeping secrecy; secretive; reticent: She is so close that you can tell her all your secrets. 1
- adjective close with parsimonious; stingy: He is very close with his money. 1
- adjective close with scarce, as money. 1