close

Sense 1 noun

the temporal end; the concluding time

the stopping point of each round was signaled by a bell

Sense 2 verb

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

Close the door

Sense 3 adjective

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

close to noon

Sense 4 adverb

near in time or place or relationship

as the wedding day drew near

Sense 5 noun

the last section of a communication

in conclusion I want to say...

Sense 6 verb

become closed

The windows closed with a loud bang

Sense 7 adjective

close in relevance or relationship

a close family

Sense 8 adverb

in an attentive manner

he remained close on his guard

Sense 9 noun

the concluding part of any performance

Sense 10 verb

cease to operate or cause to cease operating

The owners decided to move and to close the factory

Sense 11 adjective

not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances

near neighbors

Sense 12 verb

finish or terminate (meetings, speeches, etc.)

The meeting was closed with a charge by the chairman of the board

Sense 13 adjective

rigorously attentive; strict and thorough

close supervision

Sense 14 verb

come to a close

The concert closed with a nocturne by Chopin

Sense 15 adjective

marked by fidelity to an original

a close translation

Sense 16 verb

complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement

We closed on the house on Friday

Sense 17 adjective

(of a contest or contestants) evenly matched

a close contest

Sense 18 verb

be priced or listed when trading stops

The stock market closed high this Friday

Sense 19 adjective

crowded

close quarters

Sense 20 verb

engage at close quarters

close with the enemy

Sense 21 adjective

lacking fresh air

a dusty airless attic

Sense 22 verb

cause a window or an application to disappear on a computer desktop

Sense 23 adjective

of textiles

a close weave

Sense 24 verb

change one's body stance so that the forward shoulder and foot are closer to the intended point of impact

Sense 25 adjective

strictly confined or guarded

kept under close custody

Sense 26 verb

come together, as if in an embrace

Her arms closed around her long lost relative

Sense 27 adjective

confined to specific persons

a close secret

Sense 28 verb

draw near

The probe closed with the space station

Sense 29 adjective

fitting closely but comfortably

a close fit

Sense 30 verb

bring together all the elements or parts of

Management closed ranks

Sense 31 adjective

used of hair or haircuts

a close military haircut

Sense 32 verb

bar access to

Due to the accident, the road had to be closed for several hours

Sense 33 adjective

giving or spending with reluctance

our cheeseparing administration

Sense 34 verb

fill or stop up

Can you close the cracks with caulking?

Sense 35 adjective

inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information

although they knew her whereabouts her friends kept close about it

Sense 36 verb

unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of

close the circuit

Sense 37 verb

finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead

The relief pitcher closed with two runs in the second inning