ALL meanings of closer
clos·er
C c - verb with object closer to stop or obstruct (a gap, entrance, aperture, etc.): to close a hole in a wall with plaster. 1
- verb with object closer 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 closer to stop or obstruct the entrances, apertures, or gaps in: He closed the crate and tied it up. 1
- verb with object closer (of the mind) to make imperceptive or inaccessible: to close one's mind to the opposite opinion. 1
- verb with object closer 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 closer 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 closer to bring to an end: to close a debate. 1
- verb with object closer to arrange the final details of; to conclude negotiations about: to close a deal to everyone's satisfaction. 1
- verb with object closer to complete or settle (a contract or transaction); consummate: We close the sale of the house next week. 1
- verb with object closer to stop rendering the customary services of: to close a store for the night. 1
- verb with object closer 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 closer Nautical. to come close to: We closed the cruiser to put our injured captain on board. 1
- verb with object closer Metalworking. to reduce the internal diameter of (a tube or the like). 1
- verb with object closer Archaic. to shut in or surround on all sides; enclose; cover in: to close a bird in a cage. 1
- verb without object closer to become closed; shut: The door closed with a bang. This window is stuck and will not close tight. 1
- verb without object closer to come together; unite: Her lips closed firmly. 1
- verb without object closer to come close: His pursuers closed rapidly. 1
- verb without object closer to grapple; engage in close encounter (often followed by with): We closed with the invaders shortly before sundown. 1
- verb without object closer to come to an end; terminate: The service closed with a hymn. 1
- verb without object closer to cease to offer the customary activities or services: The school closed for the summer. 1
- verb without object closer to enter into or reach an agreement, usually as a contract: The builder closed with the contractor after negotiations. 1
- verb without object closer (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 closer (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
- adverb closer in a close manner; closely. 1
- adverb closer near; close by. 1
- adverb closer Heraldry. immediately behind the ears, so as to show no neck: a bear's head couped close. 1
- idioms closer close ranks, to unite forces, especially by overlooking petty differences, in order to deal with an adverse or challenging situation; to join together in a show of unity, especially to the public: When the newspaper story broke suggesting possible corruption in the government, the politicians all closed ranks. 1
- idioms closer close to the wind, Nautical. in a direction nearly opposite to that from which the wind is coming: to sail close to the wind. 1
- idioms closer close up, from close range; in a detailed manner; intimately. Nautical. fully raised; at the top of the halyard: an answering pennant flown close up. Compare dip1 (def 37). 1
- noun closer Someone or something that closes. 0
- noun closer Someone or something that concludes. 0
- noun closer The last stone in a horizontal course, if smaller than the others; a piece of brick finishing a course. 0
- noun closer (baseball) A relief pitcher that specializes in getting the last three outs of the game. See Wikipedia:closer (baseball). 0
- adjective closer comparative form of close: more close. 0