To change from being open to not being open, or to cause something to do this: When a shopรขโ‚ฌยฆ. Learn more.

[transitive, intransitive] close (something) to put something into a position so that it covers an opening; To get into this position รขโ‚ฌยฆ These adjectives mean not far from another in space, time, or relationship: An airport close to town; Her immediate family; His nearest relative; The proximate neighborhood.

Her immediate family; His nearest relative; The proximate neighborhood. The close of a period of time or an activity is the end of it. To bring or draw something to a close means to end it. Giving or spending with reluctance; He is known to be close with his money.

Giving or spending with reluctance; He is known to be close with his money.