only a short distance away or apart in space or time
the hotel is close to the sea
her birthday and mine were close together
why don't we go straight to the shops, as we're so close?
(of observation, examination, etc.) done in a careful and thorough way
pay close attention to what your body is telling you about yourself
uncomfortably humid or airless
a close, hazy day
it was very close in the dressing room
very near to someone or something; with very little space between
they stood close to the door
he was holding her close
a residential street without through access
she lives at 12 Goodwood Close
bring or come to an end
the members were thanked for attending and the meeting was closed
the concert closed with ‘Silent Night’
(of a business, organization, or institution) cease to be in operation or accessible to the public, either permanently or at the end of a working day or other period of time
the factory is to close with the loss of 150 jobs
if we don't hurry, the pub will have closed for the afternoon
a hoax call which closed the city's stations for 4 hours
gradually get nearer to someone or something
they plotted a large group of aircraft about 130 miles away and closing fast
he tried to walk faster, but each time the man closed up on him again
the end of an event or of a period of time or activity
the afternoon drew to a close
the seminar was brought to a close with a discussion of future trends
the shutting of something, especially a door
the door jerked to a close behind them