Collocations
Collocations
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Phrases containing close, including its inflections. Clear word filter
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Verb + noun(8)
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close a shop
To permanently or temporarily shut a shop
close a store
To shut down a retail shop permanently or for a period
close a window
To shut a window so that air can no longer pass through
close one's mouth
to press the lips together
close the door
to shut a door so that the gap is sealed
close your eyes
to shut your eyes
close a case
to officially end an investigation or legal matter
close a deal
finalize an agreement successfully
Adjective + noun(9)
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close contact
A relationship or physical situation of being very near to someone
close family
a family whose members share strong emotional bonds
close friend
a friend you know very well and trust deeply
close attention
careful, thorough concentration
close finish
a race or competition decided by a very small margin
close game
a game decided by a very small difference in score
close relationship
A connection marked by intimacy and strong mutual understanding
close supervision
careful and continuous oversight of a person or activity
close scrutiny
thorough and attentive examination