Definition of close 1 verb from the oxford advanced learner's dictionary. [transitive, intransitive] close (something) to put something into a position so that it covers an opening; To get into this position …

When a shop…. Learn more. Giving or spending with reluctance; He is known to be close with his money. From middle english closen (to close, enclose), partly continuing (in altered form) earlier middle english clusen (to close; From old english clè³san (to close, shut); Compare beclose, forclose, …

From middle english closen (to close, enclose), partly continuing (in altered form) earlier middle english clusen (to close; From old english clè³san (to close, shut); Compare beclose, forclose, … 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. To put (something) in a position to obstruct an entrance, opening, etc. ; See examples of close used in a sentence.

To put (something) in a position to obstruct an entrance, opening, etc. ; See examples of close used in a sentence.