close · v
close (STOP OPERATING)
B2 If a business or organization closes, or if someone or something closes it, it stops operating.
Dictionary examples:
The factory closed over ten years ago. (22.6)
A lot of restaurants/stores are closing because they can't afford the rent. (40.2)
close (END)
C2 to end, or to end something
Dictionary examples:
She closed the meeting with a short speech. (29.5)
close (PUBLIC PLACE)
A2 When a store, restaurant or public place closes, people cannot go into it.
Dictionary examples:
The zoo closed early because the monkeys threw a wild party. (0.0)
The restaurant closed after the chef cooked his own shoes. (0.0)
The school closed because the books were too tired to teach. (0.0)
The museum closes at 5:30. (6.3)
The banks had already closed. (16.4)
close (DOOR/WINDOW)
A1 If something closes, it moves so that it is not open, and if you close something, you make it move so that it is not open.
Dictionary examples:
Close your book! The test starts now! (0.0)
Close the window! The rain's coming in! (0.0)
Close the curtains! The sun's too bright! (0.0)
Close your eyes - I've got a surprise for you. (21.4)
Could you close the door/window please? (39.1)