Dictionary definition · close
noun
- the temporal end; the concluding time"the stopping point of each round was signaled by a bell"
- the last section of a communication"in conclusion I want to say …"
- the concluding part of any performance
verb
- move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut"Close the door"
- become closed"The windows closed with a loud bang"
- cease to operate or cause to cease operating"The owners decided to move and to close the factory"
adjective
- at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other"close to noon"
- close in relevance or relationship"a close family"
- not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances"near neighbors"
- rigorously attentive; strict and thorough"close supervision"
adverb
- near in time or place or relationship"as the wedding day drew near"
- in an attentive manner"he remained close on his guard"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).