close up


Definition: Meaning of, close up in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / kləʊs ʌp /

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Word Forms:
Prsesent Past Past Participle
close up closed up closed up
Present Participle Third Person Singular
closing up closes up
  1. [intransitive/transitive] to lock the doors of a building or business
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  2. [intransitive/transitive] to move people or things closer together, or to move closer together
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  3. [intransitive/transitive] same as close1 (sense 11)
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  4. [intransitive] to refuse to talk about your true feelings or thoughts
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  5. close up shop mainly American English to stop an activity or close a business, either for a short time or permanently
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