closely verb
close
The verb form of closely is close
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- verb with object closely to put (something) in a position to obstruct an entrance, opening, etc.; shut. 1
- verb with object closely to stop or obstruct (a gap, entrance, aperture, etc.): to close a hole in a wall with plaster. 1
- verb with object closely 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 closely to stop or obstruct the entrances, apertures, or gaps in: He closed the crate and tied it up. 1
- verb with object closely (of the mind) to make imperceptive or inaccessible: to close one's mind to the opposite opinion. 1
- verb with object closely 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 closely 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 closely to bring to an end: to close a debate. 1
- verb with object closely to arrange the final details of; to conclude negotiations about: to close a deal to everyone's satisfaction. 1
- verb with object closely to complete or settle (a contract or transaction); consummate: We close the sale of the house next week. 1
- verb with object closely to stop rendering the customary services of: to close a store for the night. 1
- verb with object closely 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 closely Nautical. to come close to: We closed the cruiser to put our injured captain on board. 1
- verb with object closely Metalworking. to reduce the internal diameter of (a tube or the like). 1
- verb with object closely Archaic. to shut in or surround on all sides; enclose; cover in: to close a bird in a cage. 1
- verb without object closely to become closed; shut: The door closed with a bang. This window is stuck and will not close tight. 1
- verb without object closely to come together; unite: Her lips closed firmly. 1
- verb without object closely to come close: His pursuers closed rapidly. 1
- verb without object closely to grapple; engage in close encounter (often followed by with): We closed with the invaders shortly before sundown. 1
- verb without object closely to come to an end; terminate: The service closed with a hymn. 1
- verb without object closely to cease to offer the customary activities or services: The school closed for the summer. 1
- verb without object closely to enter into or reach an agreement, usually as a contract: The builder closed with the contractor after negotiations. 1
- verb without object closely (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 closely (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